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Chet Holmgren Shines Bright in Thunder's Dominant Playoff Victory

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Rookie sensation Chet Holmgren leads the charge as Oklahoma City Thunder trounce the Pelicans in a spectacular showdown! #NBAPlayoffs #ChetHolmgren

Rookie Chet Holmgren took the NBA world by storm with his sensational performance in the playoffs, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to a resounding 124-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Holmgren showcased his skills early in the game, scoring 15 of his impressive 26 points in the first period, including three 3-pointers. His agility and finesse in the center position left the Pelicans struggling to contain his dominance.

The matchup between Holmgren and Jonas Valanciunas was a highlight of the game, with the rookie outshining the veteran center with his exceptional play. Holmgren's historic 20-point first half set the tone for the Thunder's commanding lead, signaling a bright future for the young star in the NBA. As the game progressed, Holmgren's impact on the Thunder's offense became even more evident, showcasing his versatility and scoring prowess.

In a post-game interview, Shai Gilgious-Alexander praised Holmgren's 'fire' on the court, acknowledging the rookie's remarkable performance that helped secure the crucial Game 2 victory. With Chet Holmgren's stellar playoff debut, the Thunder's future looks promising, as the young talent continues to make a name for himself in the league.

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Mussatto: How Chet Holmgren set tone vs. Jonas Valanciunas in ... (Oklahoman.com)

Oklahoma City routed New Orleans 124-92 on a night when the two bigs battled early.

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Chet Holmgren, SGA, Thunder offense come alive to clobber ... (The Athletic)

Holmgren scored 15 of his 26 points in the opening period and finished 9 of 13 from the field with three 3-pointers.

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Rookie Chet Holmgren Puts Together Historic Performance in ... (Sports Illustrated)

A 20-point first half by Holmgren led Oklahoma City to a tremendous start to Game 2 against the Pelicans.

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NBA playoffs: Thunder's Chet Holmgren answering questions about ... (CBSSports.com)

OKC's lanky rookie put up 26 points and seven rebounds in a Game 2 blowout win over the Pelicans.

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The Pelicans didn't have any answers at center for Chet Holmgren ... (NOLA.com)

Jonas Valanciunas powered a right-handed layup in at the 9:19 mark in the first quarter of Game 2 on Wednesday. The shot gave the New Orleans Pelicans an ...

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Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup ... (The Associated Press)

Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their ...

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Chet Holmgren's Playoff Performance Highlights Thunder's Future ... (GiveMeSport)

Chet Holmgren has played only two playoff games in his career, but he has laid the foundation for a long run of success.

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Chet Holmgren makes NBA Playoff history (Sports Illustrated)

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 ...

Shai Gilgious-Alexander Knew Chet Holmgren Had 'Fire' Before ... (GiveMeSport)

Chet Holmgren dominated Jonas Valanciunas with a stellar 26-point outing to help Thunder win Game 2 in convincing fashion.

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