Thunder's Streak Broken, Holmgren Nears Return

The Oklahoma City Thunder's impressive 15-game winning streak ended with a 129-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, underscoring the absence of their injured star, Chet Holmgren. Holmgren, who has been out since November with a pelvic fracture, is making progress in his rehabilitation as he joined the team for a four-game road trip and participated in movement drills. Despite his absence, the Thunder have achieved a remarkable 30-5 record, thanks to key contributions from Isaiah Hartenstein and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Holmgren's potential return is anticipated to strengthen the Thunder's frontcourt and rebounding capabilities, which were tested by the Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. While there is no official timetable for Holmgren's return, his recovery is advancing and the team remains optimistic about his comeback. Coach Mark Daigneault acknowledges the significant boost Holmgren's return would bring to the team.