Chet Holmgren Breaks OKC Rookie Block Record!
Thunder big man gets near an historic triple double in Oklahoma City win in Cleveland
Despite Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points (15-27 FG), 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, the Cleveland Cavaliers fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-105. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 34 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals, while Chet Holmgren added 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks in the victory. Evan Mobley tallied 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Cavaliers. The Thunder improve to 2-0, while the Cavaliers fall to 1-1.
Chet Holmgren’s 7 blocks marks a Thunder Rookie Franchise record for blocks in a game, previously:
Aleksej Pokusevski – 6 blocks on 4/18/2021
Dennis Johnson – 6 blocks on 1/5/1977
Tom Burleson – 6 blocks on 2/12/1975