Chet Holmgren to Face Hometown Team when Thunder Visit Timberwolves in Game 3 of West Finals
- Chet Holmgren, a 7-foot-1 Minneapolis native, is set to play Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves in his hometown arena.
- Holmgren overcame significant early-career injuries, including a broken foot and pelvic bone after being drafted in 2022, which caused him to miss his entire rookie year and 50 games overall.
- After a successful comeback and a strong season, Holmgren has averaged 16.2 points in the playoffs and contributed notably to the Thunder’s 2-0 series lead, including scoring 22 points and dunking in Game 2.
- High school coach Lance Johnson expects a warm reception for Holmgren in Minneapolis, saying, "I'd be surprised if he wasn't cheered for," despite some technical fouls and taunting in the series.
- Holmgren’s matchup against his hometown Timberwolves highlights a full-circle moment in Minnesota’s playoff history, a city once devoid of postseason atmosphere but now witnessing its local star possibly blocking their championship bid.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Minneapolis native Chet Holmgren could block his hometown team from winning an NBA championship. Holmgren, a 7-foot-1 forward, has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder take a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals. He scored 22 points in Game 2, a 118-103 Thunder win. Now, he will play Game 3 on Saturday in the same building where he won his fourth state title for Minnehaha Academy in his final…
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