Chet Holmgren Injury Report: Will the Thunder's Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.  An intriguing battle is set to take place at the Paycom Center, as both teams will look to draw first blood and go 1-0 up in the series. The Timberwolves will enter the court with an edge, as they will have the home advantage and have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the squad. While Shai has been exceptional throughout the season, there have been other players as well in the Thunder squad who have been quietly performing their respective jobs. Chet Holmgren is one such name. He has been chipping in with some impactful performances and could emerge as a decisive factor in tonight's game. As Holmgren is expected to play a key role, it is imperative to note whether he is fit to play the game or not. Let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to draw clarity on the subject.

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Chet Holmgren Injury Report

Chet Holmgren is not listed in the injury report released by the Thunder ahead of Game 1 against the Timberwolves. Thus, he will likely start or could leave his impact as a substitute tonight.

The Power Forward has been averaging 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game this season. While these numbers are not extraordinary, they do hurt the opposition in the bigger context of the game, given the fact that on one end, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is certain to produce big figures.

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Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is free from any injury, the same cannot be said about every member of the Thunder squad. Nikola Topic continues to remain on the injury list. He has been out of action since January owing to a knee injury. As for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the list is totally clean, hence, they are devoid of injuries.

As the game is not impacted by injuries, an intriguing battle is brewing between the Thunder and Timberwolves. With all to look forward to, let's see who draws the first blood in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.