【Sports Today】December 20, 2023.
In the Thunder's fierce battle against the Grizzlies, young Thunder star Chet showed amazing strength, not only helping the team to a 116-97 victory, but also in this game, he made NBA history and broke Duncan's 25-year block record.
Chet's light.
Chet had an eye-catching performance in this game, contributing 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 7 blocks in just 25 minutes, with a plus/minus of +13. Such an outstanding performance not only contributed to the Thunder's winning the game, but also a highlight of his personal basketball career.
Make history.
However, the story behind the game is even more compelling. Chet made seven blocks in this game, combining the number of blocks he made in his last game against the Nuggets with Duncan's all-time record to break Duncan's 25-year block record in one fell swoop. Duncan had a total of 15 blocks in two games, on Feb. 26 and Feb. 28, 1998, and Chet surpassed Duncan at the age of 21 years and 231 days, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to have 15 blocks in two games in his rookie season.
A sudden rise in his rookie season.
There is some debate about whether Chet counts as his rookie season, but according to NBA rules, Chet was reimbursed for injury last season and only officially became his rookie season this year. And his performance is really jaw-dropping, averaging 17 points per game and 81 plate 24 assists 28 blocks and a whopping 52 hits3%。The Thunder are second in the West this season, and Chet has a lot to do. According to the NBA's official website, Chet was able to shoot opponents from 494% down to 432%, which is the highest among the Thunder's main players.
Shine at the moment of truth.
Chet's performance is not only in the numbers, but also in the crunch time. The team was sluggish in the first half, relying only on Chet's 19 points to bite the difference. And there is 1 left in the gameAt 6 seconds, the Thunder trailed by 3 points, and Chet received the ball to complete the three-point press of the whistle, dragging the game into overtime, which became the decisive moment of the whole game. In the whole game, Chet was 14 of 22, scoring 36 points, 10 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, with a plus/minus of +9. His outstanding performance not only won the game for the team, but also brought a wonderful basketball feast to the fans.
Monsters come to the NBA
Chet, known as"NBA monsters"The new star, who is 2.16 meters tall, not only creates a threat on the inside, but also shoots accurately and performs well in three-point performance. His all-round performance made it impossible for opponents to defend and also gave fans a glimpse of the rise of a young talent.
The stunts of other players.
Of course, in today's NBA arena, in addition to Chet, there are other players who have also performed well. The Bucks' Antetokounmpo scored 40 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists against the Mavericks, and although the team eventually won by seven points, the plus/minus was -7. And the Thunder's Alexander played even better against the Warriors, scoring 40 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, leading the team to defeat the Warriors by 7 points after falling behind by 18 points in the third quarter.
Presentation of the details of the game.
In the course of the game, the overall performance of the Thunder in the first half was relatively sluggish, and only Chet's 19 points barely maintained the point difference with the opponent. At the end of the fourth quarter, Chet's three-point shot at a critical moment not only tied the score, but also created a miracle. Such a performance in key moments makes Chet not only a scoring machine for the team, but also one of the leaders of the team.
Epilogue.
Chet's performance not only made the fans enthusiastic, but also wrote a strong stroke for his personal basketball career. Not only did he excel in stats, but he stepped up at crucial moments to bring victory to the team. The rise of the Thunder is indispensable to the contribution of the young star, and Chet is also writing his own legend on the road to the top of the NBA. [Today's Sports Han Xiao].