Chet Holmgren Outduels Victor Wembanyama, Wows NBA Fans in Thunder Win vs. Spurs

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIOctober 31, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 30: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 30, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

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In a battle between two of the game's best big men and brightest young stars, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren outdueled the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama en route to leading his team to a 105-93 win.

Holmgren finished with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 28 minutes. Meanwhile, Wembanyama struggled through an off-night, scoring a career-low six points on 1-of-5 shooting while adding eight rebounds and three blocks.

These two are certainly bound to have a host of battles as their careers move forward, and the rivalry already has a little juice in its early stages.

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"Victor will not even say the man's name." 😳 <a href="https://twitter.com/malika_andrews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@malika_andrews</a> with Michael C. Wright on the Victor Wembanyama-Chet Holmgren rivalry 👀 <a href="https://t.co/gf5tkwmrHs">pic.twitter.com/gf5tkwmrHs</a>

But right now, Holmgren is 5-1 against Wemby lifetime, and the current edge goes to OKC.

The former Gonzaga star had his fair share of highlights on both ends, including two blocks on one possession.

OKC THUNDER @okcthunder
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OKC THUNDER @okcthunder
Ball keeps moving 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/LAhEzpJfZf">pic.twitter.com/LAhEzpJfZf</a>

OKC THUNDER @okcthunder
Special delivery 📦<br><br>Zai drops it right off to Chet 🤌 <a href="https://t.co/L7UtFujjPB">pic.twitter.com/L7UtFujjPB</a>

This game was never seriously in doubt after halftime, with the Thunder winning by seven or more over the final two quarters.

Fans were undoubtedly impressed with Holmgren's efforts.

Joel Moran @joelvmoran
All the hype victor wembanyama got in the offseason should've went to chet holmgren <a href="https://t.co/ZeEuh55xS1">pic.twitter.com/ZeEuh55xS1</a>

Russ' TD ⚡ @RussFcb
Chet Holmgren plays for my team <a href="https://t.co/rTFqStw3lG">pic.twitter.com/rTFqStw3lG</a>

𝘿𝙐𝙁𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙊 @Duffal0
Chet Holmgren held Victor Wembanyama to a career low 6 points tonight😳😬 <a href="https://t.co/uZ1dvv8noJ">pic.twitter.com/uZ1dvv8noJ</a>

GilgeousSzn⛈️ @GilgeousSZN
Yeah…Chet Holmgren is an All-Star lock <a href="https://t.co/50c7Z5Gd1b">pic.twitter.com/50c7Z5Gd1b</a>

jeff @DedicationHoops
chet holmgren i owe you an apology. not bc i disrespected you but bc i didn't think you'd be this good this quick

Wilder Adams @whatsontapnba
Chet Holmgren is currently and will be better than Victor Wembanyama this year. Not talking about long-term trajectory. Chet is the more polished and mature player.

Meme_Uh_Licious @Meme_Uh_Licious
Chet Holmgren to Wemby <a href="https://t.co/fIcXfCk7y7">https://t.co/fIcXfCk7y7</a> <a href="https://t.co/rtVEatCxa4">pic.twitter.com/rtVEatCxa4</a>

Dylan_the_Villain @dylnthevillain0
Chet holmgren held wembanyama to 6 points. I think we know who's better now.

Justin Schwarze @justin_schwarze
I think it's safe to say Chet Holmgren takes the bragging rights over Wemby

SH @SHtalkssports
In case you weren't aware, Chet Holmgren is him

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 @exavierpope
I too, disrespected Chet Holmgren. Thought he'd be trash but I was wrong <a href="https://t.co/NjvTA3hHNa">https://t.co/NjvTA3hHNa</a>