The Thunder’s season has kicked off with a bang, but not all news is good in OKC.
Thunder’s Hot Start Hits a Speed Bump
So, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a blazing start this season, sitting pretty at 8-2. They stormed out of the gates with seven straight wins but have hit a bit of turbulence lately, going 1-2 in their last three games. Sundayโs clash against the Warriors was a nail-biter, but it took a turn for the worse when Chet Holmgren tried to swat away Andrew Wiggins’ drive to the hoop. The two collided mid-air, and Holmgren hit the deck hard. He managed to stay on the court for a bit, but eventually, he had to be helped off and didnโt return. Ouch.
Chet’s Unfortunate Fall
The news from ESPNโs Shams Charania wasnโt what Thunder fans wanted to hear: Holmgrenโs looking at 8-10 weeks on the sidelines with a pelvic fracture. Thatโs a tough pill to swallow for a team already thin in the frontcourt. Losing a key player like Holmgren this early in the season is a massive blow. I think this could really test the Thunder’s depth and resilience. Hereโs what Shams had to say:
Thunder: Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac hip fracture and a return to play protocol will be provided in 8 to 10 weeks.
โ Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Frontcourt Woes Continue
Holmgren’s injury couldnโt have come at a worse time. The Thunderโs frontcourt is looking more like a hospital ward these days. Kenrich Williams missed Sundayโs game with a knee issue, Jaylin Williams is sidelined with a hamstring problem, and Isaiah Hartenstein is nursing a fractured hand. It’s like the basketball gods decided to play a cruel joke on OKC. With so many big men out, the Thunder might need to call up some reinforcements from their practice squad just to keep the ship afloat. Their next game is against the Clippers, and theyโll need all hands on deckโor should I say, all healthy bodies on the court?
Injuries are part of the game, but how the Thunder navigate this rocky patch could define their season. Will they rise above or crumble under the pressure? Only time will tell.
