The only other players in NBA history who have accomplished what Chet Holmgren has done so far in the 2024 NBA Playoffs as a rookie is short and prestigious.
That’s quite the company to be a part of for Holmgren, who seemingly rewrites history every time he takes the floor this postseason. In Game 1 against Dallas last week, he became the first rookie to put up the specific statline of 19 points, seven rebounds, two steals, three blocks and make two 3-pointers.
Earlier in the fourth, Holmgren put OKC out in front for the first time since the first quarter after he drilled a 3-pointer from the corner to make it an 89-86 game with 3:24 to go. “Damn, I missed the only one?” Holmgren asked after being informed of OKC’s shooting clip at the free throw line. “If I make that free throw earlier on in the game it’s a whole different story too, so those are extremely important.”