The Oklahoma City Thunder saw Chet Holmgren return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, marking his first game since suffering a hip fracture on

Introduced as the first starter, Chet Holmgren received a roaring ovation. The OKC crowd showed off their excitement and appreciation for the 22-year-old's return after a three-month absence that rivals an entire NBA offseason.

Instead of the flashy deal fans have fantasized about ala Cam Johnson, the Thunder will get their version of a mid-season acquisition with Chet Holmgren's return. Nearly three months after he suffered a hip fracture, the 22-year-old is set to return against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

The Thunder star center logged just 22 minutes in his initial return, which came on the first leg of a back-to-back. Coming off an injury that sidelined him for months, it made sense for Oklahoma City to rest him in the second game in as many nights.

The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 137-101 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. They've now won six in a row by an average of 20-plus points as they slowly piece together a healthy rotation. There was no drama involved in this contest.

The 42-9 Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with no shortage of injurie. This season, the Thunder have seen Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Cason

The Thunder more than survived without the 2022 second overall pick, going 32-7. With him, their defensive ceiling is the sky.

The OKC Thunder found a way to thrive via committee during the absence of Chet Holmgren, who returned in a win over Toronto on Friday. Here's how.

For the first time since Nov. 10, Chet Holmgren will be back in the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup when the Toronto Raptors visit Paycom Center on Friday.

Holmgren, who’s been out since Nov. 10 after suffering a right iliac wing fracture in his pelvis, teased his return on social media. He sustained the hip injury after taking a hard fall on a block attempt in the first quarter of a 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors.