Thunder win chippy opener vs. Spurs, throw support behind Chet Holmgren
By Tim MacMahon · Source: ESPN
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After a lackluster showing in Game 7 of last year's West finals, Chet Holmgren opened this season with 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks and serving as the primary defender on Victor Wembanyama, who struggled on 1-of-13 shooting.
The scrap early in the second quarter of Tuesday night's season opener offered some symbolism for Chet Holmgren and his Thunder teammates. Holmgren landed with a thud. As he got back to his feet, his teammates had his back.
