The Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns against Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 18th at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. All eyes would be on Chet Holmgren, will he feature against Oklahoma City Thunder or not.
Will Chet Holmgren play against Denver Nuggets?
The 23-year-old center will be starting Game 7 against Denver Nuggets as he is not listed on the team's injury report. Holmgren played 32 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 32 games, he averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game.
Not just this, Chet Holmgren even played the first round against Memphis Grizzlies as the OKC Thunder clinched the seven game series 4-0. In Game 1, Holmgren played for 21 minutes as he registered 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. In Game 2, Holmgren played for 33 minutes as he recorded 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks.
During Game 3, Holmgren clocked 32 minutes as he finished the game with 24 points and 8 rebounds. During Game 4, Holmgren played for 29 minutes as he had 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 4 blocks to his name.
Chet Holmgren also played the first six games against the Denver Nuggets. In Game 1, Holmgren clocked 28 minutes along with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks. During Game 2, Holmgren had 26 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. During Game 3, Holmgren clocked 40 minutes and ended the game with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 1 steal and 3 blocks to his name.
During Game 4, Holmgren played for 29 minutes as he finished the match with 8 points and 13 rebounds. During Game 5, Holmgren had 34 minutes under his belt along with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks. During Game 6, Holmgren played for 30 minutes as he finished the match with 19 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block.
Chet Holmgren has averaged 17.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in the 8 games that he has played against the Denver Nuggets in his career. The seven game series is currently tied at 3-3 as we head into Game 7.
Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook have been listed on day to day basis as Hunter Tyson and DaRon Holmes II will miss Game 7 against OKC Thunder. On the other hand, Nikola Topic will miss Game 7 against the Nuggets.
When and where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 7?
The tip-off time for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 is 3:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 will be available on ABC. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.