Chet Holmgren has a Spurs problem. Can Thunder solve it in Game 2?

Chet Holmgren was a monster in Rounds 1 and 2. The Thunder’s MVP of the playoffs , I wrote. But Holmgren has a Spurs problem.

It was apparent in the regular season, and even more so in the Thunder’s Game 1 loss Monday night. In five games against the Spurs (regular season and playoffs), Holmgren is averaging 10 points per game on 37% shooting. He’s normally a 17 point-per-game scorer who shoots around 55%.

Holmgren scored eight points on 2-of-7 shooting in Game 1. Both of his makes were from 3. A 7-footer who plays 41 minutes should make at least one basket from inside the arc.

Holmgren only attempted three 2-pointers and missed them all. Longtime nemesis Victor Wembanyama wasn’t Holmgren’s primary defender, but the Spurs’ defense took Holmgren out of the game nevertheless. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was asked on Tuesday how the Thunder can get Holmgren more involved offensively.