Chet Holmgren Dominates with 26 Points, Nine Rebounds in Thunder Victory

Chet Holmgren delivered an efficient 26-point performance (10-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) along with nine rebounds and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 126-109 win over the Pelicans. This marked his best scoring night since October 25th and his fourth 20-plus point game in his last five matchups, leading the Thunder in scoring and falling just shy of a double-double. The 23-year-old center, who signed a five-year, $240.7 million extension in July 2025, is averaging 19.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 2025. A former No. 1 recruit, Holmgren was the second pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after an impressive collegiate career at Gonzaga, where he earned WCC Newcomer and Defensive Player of the Year honors.