Chet Holmgren has been thriving in his third NBA season, but the Thunder big man will miss Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a back injury.

The team said Holmgren experienced tightness in his back and was scratched for what is the second of a back-to-back.

Through four games heading into the undefeated Thunder's home matchup with the Kings on Tuesday, Holmgren is averaging 23.0 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 56.9% from the floor.

In his first two seasons in the league -- after sitting out 2022-23 with injury -- Holmgren averaged 16.1 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting 51.9%.

He was limited to just 32 regular-season games before playing a significant role in the playoffs as the Thunder won their first NBA title.

"He's a better player than where he ended last

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