Thunder star Chet Holmgren makes playoff history in Game 2, becoming the first sophomore since Tim Duncan with a 20-11-5 statline.
Chet Holmgren didn't just make an impact in Game 2—he made history, and he did it in a way only Tim Duncan had before him. In the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118–99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night, the second-year big man helped power his team to a 2-0 series lead behind a dominant all-around effort: 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks in just 32 minutes. Holmgren is now the first sophomore since Tim Duncan to post at least 20/10/5 in a playoff game, putting himself in elite postseason company, per StatMuse. Holmgren's rare blend of size, timing, and mobility was on full display against a Grizzlies team that had no answers for his presence on either end. Beyond the Duncan comparison, the former No. 2 overall pick is also…