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Chet Holmgren Hits #1 US Trending: Consecutive Blocks in Clutch Time, 1-5 Shooting in 4th Quarter—Am

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Thunder Fall 107-116 to Pacers in Blowout, Trail 1-2 in Finals—Holmgren's Controversial Clutch Performance Sparks #1 US Trend

The Thunder were reversed 107-116 by the Pacers, trailing 1-2 in the NBA Finals. Chet Holmgren's performance drew heavy criticism, as despite his 20+10 stat line, his late-game offensive decisions and defensive positioning were fatally flawed.

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Holmgren rocketed to #1 on US trending topics, dominated by posts mocking his collapse in clutch moments.


With 2:02 left and the Thunder trailing by 6, Holmgren's three-point attempt was swatted by Myles Turner. Five seconds later, instead of passing, he drove to the rim and was blocked again by Turner. Pascal Siakam then scored inside, extending the lead to 8 points—two plays that proved decisive for Oklahoma City.


At the 4:23 mark, Holmgren failed to box out beyond the restricted area, allowing Obi Toppin to crash from behind for an offensive rebound putback, highlighting his defensive lapses.


After awakening in Game 2, Holmgren earned coach Mark Daigneault's trust. His opening-quarter chemistry with Alex Caruso silenced the away crowd, as Turner couldn't match his footwork. In 8 first-quarter minutes, he went 4-5 from the field and 5-6 from the line for 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal—evidence he should have seen more action, but Daigneault stuck to regular rotations.


Holmgren saw limited action in the second quarter amid Oklahoma City's frontcourt turnovers. He went 0-2 from the field but 2-2 from the line for 2 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist, still leading the Thunder with 15 first-half points.

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In the third quarter, he missed two threes but converted an and-1 dunk in transition, notching three dunks by the end of the period. Going 5-10 from the field and 8-9 from the line for 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, he looked aggressive.


But the fourth quarter told a different story: 1-5 shooting (0-2 from deep) for 2 points and 3 rebounds, playing like a liability. Overall, Holmgren finished 6-15 (0-6 from three) with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 35 minutes, shooting 40% from the field.


"After Holmgren got blocked twice in a row by Turner, I legit thought I was going to pass out from anger," said Kevin O'Connor.


A Thunder media outlet lamented: "With a player like Holmgren, winning a championship feels impossible."


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