Instead, they've missed key players like Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso each for quite a bit of time. Most notably, Holmgren has missed a large portion of the season with a rare hip injury he suffered in early November.

After being out nearly three months due to a hip fracture, Chet Holmgren has returned to the lineup, a major boost for Oklahoma City. The Thunder thrived while Holmgren was out, and had a record of 32-7 during his absence.

After missing roughly three months due to a pelvic injury, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren made his on-court return before the All-Star break.

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sunday, avenging their 116-101 loss from before the All-Star break. Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s birthday gift to coach Mark Daigneault,

The NBA schedule pits the Timberwolves and Thunder against each other three times in four games. For Oklahoma City 7-1 forward and Minneapolis’ own Chet Holmgren, it’s a fleeting opportunity to go home again.

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