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Tim Capurso

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Credited Injured Chet Holmgren for Thunder’s Win vs. Mavs

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gestures from the bench after his team scores against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Paycom Center on December 10, 2024. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

For the first time—and exactly one month—since suffering a pelvic fracture after a hard fall during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Chet Holmgren attended an Oklahoma City Thunder game, sitting on the team's bench on Tuesday night. .

While Holmgren was unable to take the floor and impact the game with his two-way presence, Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still credited the big man for the crucial NBA Cup quarterfinal victory, telling reporters after the 118-104 win that Holmgren's mere presence made on impact on the team.

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