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Chet Holmgren shines as Thunder defeat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:12 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Chet Holmgren shines as Thunder defeat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener

Summary

Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 96-84 victory against the Denver Nuggets during their home opener. Holmgren's performance included limiting Nuggets star Nikola Jokic to 13 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. Earlier in the week, he held Spurs center Victor Wembanyama to 12 points as the Thunder improved to 2-0 in the new NBA season. Holmgren emphasized the Thunder's focus on constant improvement as they look to build off their successful previous season.

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By the Numbers

•Holmgren recorded 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks against the Spurs.
•Thunder held Jokic to 5-for-19 shooting in the win.
•Thunder are 2-0 after the first week of the season.

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12:12 AMYahoo Sports — How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night , as the All-Star […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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