Oklahoma City were unable to go 3-0 after a loss on Thursday night to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Thunder lost 80-79 and Chet Holmgren did not play a minute. Holmgren’s absence was evident. OKC’s spacing was poorer and the Thunder struggled to stretch the Sixers’ defense. Chet already figures to be an important player from Day 1 of the new season.
The Thunder have followed up that loss in Salt Lake City with another loss in Las Vegas. Bad shooting nights from Tre Mann and Chet Holmgren meant that the Thunder could not overcome the Houston Rockets.