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Nov 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
In an overtime win over the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder demonstrated great resilience and prepared for back-to-back encounters with the Portland Trail Blazers. The focus for the Thunder as they look to continue their four-game streak lies with the young talent Chet Holmgren, who had an outstanding performance the previous time out. A common question being asked by fans is, Will Holmgren play tonight and give his explosive efforts against the Trail Blazers?
With the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in fine form, things look bright for the Thunder. The build-up of the injury updates and recent standout plays makes tonight?s matchup more exciting.
Is Chet Holmgren Playing Tonight?
He came out of his career-best performance and turned out to be a key ingredient in the Thunder over the Warriors in overtime. Holmgren got 36 points with 10 rebounds while his crucial 3-pointer in regulation was a sign of things to come for him. With this newfound strength, the Thunder is eager to take advantage of Holmgren in the Trail Blazers, as it tries to rise up.
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Nov 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket between Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
The rookie wonder boy Holmgren acknowledged that he couldn?t get enough of his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who served as both an offensive and defensive catalyst. Holmgren?s love for Gilgeous-Alexander?s all-field game is similar to that of the team?s collective unity and devotion to victory.
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Tonight will be a test for Holmgren against the trailing Blazers, as the Thunder prepares for the matchup. Gilgeous-Alexander is the leader, as the Thunder attempt to extend the winning run. The inclusion of Holmgren in this game is a significant aspect of this endeavor.
OKC Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers: Preview
There has been not even one player on the injured lists of the team when going into a matchup against the Trail Blazers. However, there are questions surrounding the Trail Blazers? team with Malcolm Brogdon being listed as ?questionable? for tonight?s match. With their starting five working well together, the Thunder expects an easy flow of consecutive victories.
With injuries to Scoot Henderson and the whole season without Robert Williams, the Trail Blazers have their work cut out for them. The build-up to the anticipated face-off of a renewed Thunder team against a struggling Trail Blazers side.
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Can Chet Holmgren?s impressive performance against the Warriors lead to another amazing performance tonight? The answer unravels as the Thunder and Trail Blazers square off for what is guaranteed to be an exciting and suspenseful game.
