Thunder's Chet Holmgren Opens Up on Early Season Injury Struggles Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a dominant season for Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024-25 season.

Winning one playoff game requires two-way competency against a formidable opponent. Winning 12 ensures a spot on the biggest stage basketball has to offer. The

Thunder center Chet Holmgren reflects on playoff growth, injury recovery, and team focus ahead of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren took a shot at Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards after the end of their playoff series.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ice-cold at the free-throw line. Jalen Williams calmly knocked down clutch jumpers. Chet Holmgren swatted Jaden McDaniels' reverse layup. Like it should be, OKC's Big 3 was the reason they built a 3-1 series lead in a 128-126 Game 4 win.

The 23-year-old from Minneapolis is now the second- or third-best player on an Oklahoma City team heavily favored to win the NBA title

Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined for 95 points in the Thunder's Game 4 win agains thte Timberwolves.