Chet Holmgren injury update: OKC Thunder forward a late scratch vs Chicago Bulls
OKC Thunder forward Chet Holmgren will not play in a home game against the Chicago Bulls at 7 p. m. CT Friday.
Holmgren is a late scratch due to a right hip contusion. He’s averaging career highs of 17. 9 points and 8.
9 rebounds this season on 55. 2% shooting from the field (35. 3% from deep).
OKC will also be without Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way), Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) and Nikola Topić (G League assignment). Backup big man Jaylin Williams should see an expanded role in Holmgren’s absence, among others. OKC (57-16) is looking to rebound from a 119-109 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
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