Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder appeared to be in midseason form Thursday as they raced by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in a 102-87 final to tip off the 2024-25 NBA season.The former Gonzaga men’s basketball standout was a force to be reckon with on both ends of the floor,

DENVER — Chet Holmgren’s boots entered the room before he did.  His size 16 Chrome Hearts Timberlands echoed with his triumphant strut, a stroll to the postgame lectern after a convincing 102-87 season-opening win over the Nuggets in Denver.

Holmgren had one of the best all-around games of his career as the Thunder took down the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday. Despite missing all five of his three-point attempts, Holmgren finished the game with 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting with 14 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals.