Thunder coach defends Holmgren after Game 7 loss to Spurs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on May 31, 2026. Chet Holmgren struggled significantly, contributing only four points and four rebounds over 33 minutes, raising questions about his future with the team. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault expressed support for Holmgren, highlighting the team's strong performance in the Western Conference during his tenure. Holmgren, the second overall pick in the 2022 draft, had an All-NBA Third Team season but faced challenges in the playoffs.
- •Thunder lost Game 7 against the Spurs 111-103.
- •Chet Holmgren scored four points and four rebounds in 33 minutes.
- •Mark Daigneault defended Holmgren at the end-of-season press conference.
- •Holmgren was the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
- •He earned All-NBA Third Team honors this season.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Reflects on WCF Struggles Against Spurs
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Defends Chet Holmgren With Blunt Statement
"The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
"The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 10:35 PMThunder’s Chet Holmgren Reflects on WCF Struggles Against Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 6:00 PMThunder’s Mark Daigneault Defends Chet Holmgren With Blunt Statement
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
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