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.

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

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren shoots back at Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards after winning the Western Conference Finals. With his eyes on an NBA title, Holmgren isn't satisfied with just reaching the Finals;

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.

Williams is averaging an impressive 23 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, with shooting percentages of 49.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. Holmgren is contributing 17 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, shooting 55.3% from the field and 33% from three-point range.