Chet Holmgren Sidelined Friday Due to Back Spasms

Chet Holmgren will not play in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets after being ruled out with back spasms. The rookie big man's absence leaves a significant void in the Thunder's frontcourt for the matchup against the defending champions. Back spasms can be unpredictable, so the team will likely monitor his progress day-to-day. This injury marks a rare missed game for Holmgren, who has been a consistent presence in the Oklahoma City lineup throughout the entire season.