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Chet Holmgren returns as NBA-best Thunder roll past Raptors for fourth straight win

Published February 8, 2025, 12:25 PMPao Ambat
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams paced a well-distributed OKC Thunder offense against the Toronto Raptors in Chet Holmgren’s first game back in three months.

The Oklahoma City Thunder remained one game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the best overall record in the NBA. | Photos: OKC Thunder

Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 52 points, leading the 121-109 Oklahoma Cith Thunder dismissal of the Toronto Raptors for a fourth straight win.

Chet Holmgren returned after missing 39 games due to a pelvic fracture. He finished with four points, five rebounds, and four blocks in 22 minutes of play. 

Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso chipped in 16 and 12 points, respectively, as part of OKC’s 35 bench points. The West no. 1 squad improved to a 41-9 this season, the best in a 50-game stretch of the franchise. 

On the other hand, Scottie Barnes paced the Raptors while Gradey Dick logged 17 more for the Raptors, who dropped their third straight game and slid to 16-36.  

The Thunder target a fifth straight victory in a West leaders battle with the Memphis Grizzlies (35-16), while the Raptors square off against the Houston Rockets (32-19) in hopes of ending their skid. 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.