On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Houston Rockets for their first game of the 2025-26 season.
The Thunder won by a score of 125-124 (in double overtime).
Chet Holmgren finished his night with 28 points, seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 11/17 from the field in 39 minutes of playing time (he fouled out).
NBA World Reacts To Chet Holmgren’s Performance
@KOT4Q: “I hope we get this aggression from Chet all season”
@statmuse: “Chet in the 1Q: 13 PTS (9 MIN) 5-5 FG 3-3 FT Perfect start to the season.”
@LegendOfWinning: “CHET IS MOVING DIFFERENT”
@stevejones20: “Don’t you put that Chet Holmgren, Most Improved take out there. Don’t do it.”
@undercoverNBA: “I’m not gonna overreact to Chet Holmgren on offense. I’m not gonna overreact to Chet Holmgren on offense. I’m not gonna overreact to Chet Holmgren on offense. I’m not gonna overreact to Chet Holmgren on offense. I’m not gonna overreact to Chet Holmgren on offense.”
Hoop Central: “CHET HOLMGREN IS ON FIRE — 18 POINTS — 7/7 FGM — 4/4 FTM 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
@RealBobManning: “The scariest part of this year’s Thunder is how much room Chet Holmgren has to grow.”
@SleeperThunder: “Chet Holmgren at the half: ⚡️18 points ⚡️7-9 FG ⚡️4 rebounds ⚡️18 minutes Aggressive offense so far from the Thunder big man.”
@SIChrisMannix: “As noted in today’s newsletter, OKC quietly anticipating a monster season for Chet Holmgren. People close to him see a 20/10/four block kind of year. He’s got 11 points in the first quarter.”
@_utilitysports: “Chet Holmgren has been so good offensively so far. Not just because the shots are falling, but because he’s been extremely decisive as a scorer. Some on-ball, some cuts, showing touch and range.”
@AirAlamo: “Let’s start pushing some agendas. Is Chet Holmgren better than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?? 😂”
The 1st bucket of the 2025-26 NBA season belongs to Chet Holmgren! pic.twitter.com/0nbci4vHuV
— NBA (@NBA) October 21, 2025
Following the Rockets, the Thunder will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Indiana Pacers for a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Holmgren is in his third season in the NBA (all with the Thunder).
The 2025 NBA Champion finished last season with averages of 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point range in 32 games.
What a moment for Chet Holmgren…
His 1st ring night ahead of OKC’s season opener ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/ic6Ph6sjP8
— NBA (@NBA) October 21, 2025
