Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Chet Holmgren’s struggles in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and delivered a strong defense of the 23-year-old big man while acknowledging the team’s overall underwhelming effort.
Ahead of Sunday night’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers , Daigneault spoke with ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other members of the media, emphasizing that Holmgren’s performance was part of a collective showing that didn’t meet expectations.
“I don't think anybody played their best game,” Daigneault said. “So I don't want to — certainly he didn't play his best game, but I don't think any of us did. That wasn't our best game, flat out, with anybody.”
Holmgren finished with six points, six rebounds, and one block in Oklahoma City’s 111-110 loss .