Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder are proving age is just a number. The former Gonzaga standout finished Wednesday’s 124-92 victory over the New Orlea
The former Gonzaga standout finished Wednesday’s 124-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with 26 points, 15 of which came in the first quarter, seven rebounds and two blocks while shooting 9-of-13 from the floor, including 3-of-6 from downtown.
The 7-foot-1 post held his own against New Orleans’ bruising big Jonas Valanciunas, who came out and scored 11 points in the first three minutes. Holmgren responded with 13 points in the first seven minutes before handing the baton off to Gilgeous-Alexander. Valanciunas finished with 19 points with a -14 plus/minus ratio.
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