Chet Holmgren's Reverse Dunk Went Viral In Thunder-Celtics Game

Chet Holmgren had a big highlight during Wednesday's game.

Mar 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks a ball / John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Celtics in Boston.

The Thunder were blown out and lost by a score of 135-100.

2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 27 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and five blocks while shooting 11/14 from the field and 3/3 from the three-point range.

Final from Boston pic.twitter.com/0R1p6ZhJDN

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 4, 2024

Chet Holmgren had a quiet night with 11 points, seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 5/14 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

However, the star rookie had an impressive reverse dunk that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "Chet uses his length and his left for the reverse slam! 🔨"

Chet uses his length and his left for the reverse slam! 🔨

Thunder-Celtics is live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/LmRwPXvxRa

— NBA (@NBA) April 4, 2024

Holmgren has had an excellent season and is averaging 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 53.0% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 76 games.

With the loss, the Thunder dropped to 52-24 in 76 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.

Following Boston, the Thunder will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Indiana Pacers.

❝There’s an opportunity in every game.❞ pic.twitter.com/Ibo1SGd9iP

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 4, 2024

As for the Celtics, they improved to 60-16 in 76 games, which has them as the first seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak.