In this season's NBA, the dark horse teams are really one after another, they either have the potential of dark horses, or they rise directly from the fish belly team. Among them, the Rockets and Magic are the most eye-catching, as they have won 10 consecutive home games and are competing for the playoffs at a very steady pace. The Magic have the best defensive resources in the league, and the Rockets are playing at home and showing great strength. The Timberwolves and Kings, two dark horse teams, made the playoffs last season and are bound to go to the next level this season. The Timberwolves' Edwards is very strong, and the interior twin towers Gobert and Towns are also very dominant. Downs has gone from being a "defensive soft persimmon" to a defensive gate, ranking second in the league in defensive efficiency, and performing very well.
The Kings are an offensive team, with Fox and Sabonis Jr. having both inside and outside the duo, strong key ball ability, more independent offensive scoring points, and Fox also has the ability to solve the offense with one hand. The Thunder are another dark horse team, they were a belly team two or three years ago, but now they have shown their quality and potential. The Thunder may be young, but they are incredibly resilient and determined. Two years ago, the Thunder suffered a heavy defeat in a game, but that became one of the reasons for their rise. I believe that their future development will be more worth looking forward to. Overall, this season's NBA dark horse team is very strong, they are not a strong team in the traditional sense, but they have shown their strength and potential with tenacious perseverance and unyielding spirit.
Perhaps in the near future, these dark horse teams will become an integral part of NBA history and become one of those legendary powerhouses. The Thunder, a once-unknown team, have already shown a rise in the air last season. This season has been even more impressive, with Alexander at the core, achieving an amazing breakthrough. He averaged 30 per game4 points 55 rebounds and 62 assists 28 steals 09 blocks, is a superstar who has both offense and defense. On this season's MVP list, he ranks third in the league behind Embiid and Jokic. And his personal achievements also lead the Thunder team to the playoffs and become a dark horse in the West. However, the rise of the Thunder team is not the work of Alexander alone. They also have a lot of good young players, and the outstanding performances of these players also add a touch of life to the basketball court.
The youngest triple-double king, Josh Giddey, and Jalen Williams, their outstanding performances are reminiscent of Jaylen Brown's glory days. And the rookie Holmgren brought a huge surprise to the Thunder. Although he was out for the season last year due to injury, his return this season has been nothing short of spectacular. Although he has a certain "glass man" attribute, his agility and excellent hitting ability make people sigh at the high level of talent he has. The rise of the Thunder team not only surprised the fans, but also caused headaches for other teams. They are both offensive and defensive, leaving opponents with no way to start. And Alexander's outstanding performance makes people feel that he is expected to become the MVP of this season. However, all this was achieved by Alexander not only through his personal efforts. His teammates have also contributed greatly to the team's rise.
Their outstanding performances make people look forward to their future. In the NBA this season, the performance of a rookie player, Hoglund, has been in the spotlight. After his first entry into the NBA, he performed well, unaffected by injuries, strong confrontation ability, and very high offensive efficiency. Although he spent some time at the 180 club at the beginning of the season, he still performed very well, shooting more than 5 percent from the field, more than 4 percent from three-point range, and more than 9 percent from the free throw line. This kind of performance makes people have to praise it. At the same time, it is also touching that the management of the Thunder team has a really good vision, and they have selected so many excellent young players, all of which have allowed them to realize their value in the NBA league, which is a very positive thing.
Back in Holmgren, his quality and form are undoubtedly the key to his success in the NBA. His outstanding performance is not only because of his technical level, but also because of his attitude and hard work. He showed a very focused and serious attitude in training and in the games, and was able to take every opportunity. Such an attitude and hard work are also important factors in his success in the NBA. Of course, behind all this, there is also the support and cultivation of the Thunder team management. They provide a good training environment and opportunities for young players to grow and improve in the game. At the same time, they have injected new energy and spirit into the team, allowing the team to perform better in the game. This season, the Thunder have not only performed because of Holmgren's outstanding performance, but also because of the performance of other young players.
They worked together and cooperated with each other to achieve their goals. That's the strength of the team, and that's the secret to the success of young players in the NBA. In the future, there is reason to expect better performances from Holmgren and other young players. They will bring more excitement and surprises to the NBA league, and will also bring more glory and glory to the Thunder!