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Chet Holmgren's Wild Shot Is Going Viral In Trail Blazers-Thunder Game

Chet Holmgren made a wild shot during Thursday's game.

On Thursday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers in Oklahoma.    

During the first half, Chet Holmgren made a wild shot that is getting a lot of views on social media.

Holmgren got fouled by Jerami Grant and somehow made the basket as he fell. 

Holmgren was the second pick in the 2022 NBA Draft but missed all of last season. 

He is currently averaging 17.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks per contest while shooting 55.5% from the field and 40.3% from the three-point range.

With those numbers, he will have an excellent chance to win the 2024 Rookie of The Year Award.   

In addition, the Thunder are among the best teams in the league with a 25-11 record in their first 36 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference. 

They are 7-3 over their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game winning streak. 

Following the Trail Blazers, the Thunder will host the Orlando Magic on Saturday evening in Oklahoma City. 

On the road, they are 11-6 in 17 games, while they are 14-5 in the 19 games they have played at home. 

As for the Trail Blazers, they are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 10-26 record in their first 36 games.  

They are 3-7 over their last ten games and 5-15 in the 20 games they have played on the road. 

Following the Thunder, the Trail Blazers will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.  

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