Chet Holmgren's Dunk Went Viral In Thunder-Pelicans Game
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On Friday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in Louisiana.
The Pelicans were playing without Zion Williamson, and the Thunder came away with a 107-83 victory.
All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 10/21 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 32 minutes.
During the game, Chet Holmgren had an incredible highlight that got a lot of attention on social media.
The former Gonzaga star was being guarded by Larry Nance Jr. and spun by him, which led to a two-handed dunk.
Holmgren finished his night with 20 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and two blocks while shooting 9/16 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.
Chet with the slick spin and dunk for 2 of his 20 in the OKC win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aDGHhm2z0R
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2024
The Thunder improved to 32-13 in their first 45 games, which has them as the first seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak and are 8-2 over their last ten games.
Following the Pelicans, the Thunder will visit the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon in Michigan.
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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 27, 2024
As for the Pelicans, they dropped to 26-19 in their first 45 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Western Conference.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games and 14-10 in 24 games at home.
Following the Thunder, the Pelicans will now face off against Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday evening in Wisconsin.