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Thunder’s encouraging injury update on Chet Holmgren ahead of Nuggets showdown
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After he missed the Oklahoma City Thunder's 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Chet Holmgren could return for Monday night's showdown against the Denver Nuggets . Holmgren, dealing with the flu, is listed as questionable on the Thunder's injury report , alongside Alex Caruso (left hip contusion). Starters Jalen Williams (right hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein , dealing with a left calf contusion, remain out.
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Outside of Holmgren's potential return, second-year guard Ajay Mitchell is cleared to make his return from an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain, which has kept him sidelined since January.
The Nuggets will look to avenge last week's 127-121 loss in overtime, where Holmgren helped close things out with Gilgeous-Alexander, in his first game back from injury, on the bench due to his minutes restriction. Chet finished with 15 points, a career-high 21 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks against the Nuggets.
Chet Holmgren reacts to career milestone in Thunder win
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After Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren recorded a career-high 21 rebounds in a six-point overtime victory against the Nuggets, he discussed the significance of reaching such a milestone. Coming off his first All-Star selection, Holmgren says the success he's reached this season is a testament to hard work.
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"I try to put a lot into my body, making sure that I continue to get stronger every time. Continue to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of myself," Holmgren said. "I definitely think that's paid off for me, and I've gotten better in a lot of different areas, but I think I still got a long way to go with my body; with my game. I don't want to let one night excite me much. I still got work to do."
Holmgren and the Thunder will host the Nuggets at the Paycom Center on Monday.
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