DeGnott praised Holmgren for his excellent shooting skills.
2025-11-17 08:07
Thanks to scoring from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Ajay Mitchell, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-96 on the road in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. Head coach DeGnott stated that Chet Holmgren possesses excellent shooting skills and knows how to find his place in the team's system.
According to the data, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and 7 assists in this game, Chet Holmgren scored 25 points and 2 assists, while Ajay Mitchell contributed 14 points and 4 assists for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Speaking about the game, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach DeGnott said, "By the third quarter, we had our defense in a very good state. We were able to get back into position and hold our ground in the half-court, limiting our opponents to their half-court offense. Our defense also created some opportunities for us to get off the fast break."
"I think the team's response after halftime was very good because we didn't play well in the first half, but we made good adjustments at halftime, which had a significant effect in the third quarter."
Regarding Chet Holmgren's impact in the game, DeGnott said, "It all starts with his technique. He's incredibly skilled, has a great touch, and shoots very well. He's been excellent this season in finding his place in the team's system, and this game was no exception. He was very proactive from the start and got into the rhythm of the game."
Additionally, the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans in their next game. Currently, the Oklahoma City Thunder are ranked first in the Western Conference standings.
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