Chet Holmgren Out Wednesday with Back Spasms, Expected to Return Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons due to back spasms. This decision was described as maintenance for the Thunder's second game of a back-to-back. Holmgren is anticipated to return for Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. His absence, coupled with Isaiah Hartenstein also being sidelined, resulted in increased playing time for Jaylin Williams at the center position.