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2025 Wimbledon: Halys [47th] vs. Holmgren [195th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
No. 47-ranked Quentin Halys will face No. 195 August Holmgren in the Wimbledon Round of 128 on Monday, June 30. Halys has -1099 odds to claim a win in this match versus Holmgren (+600). Tune in via ESPN to see this match, and the rest of Wimbledon from June 23 - July 13. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:36 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Quentin Halys vs. August Holmgren matchup info Watch Wimbledon and more tennis on Fubo! Halys vs. Holmgren Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Halys has a 91.7% to win. Halys vs. Holmgren Betting Odds Halys vs. Holmgren matchup performance & stats
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4 days ago
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How do OKC Thunder players view their own adversity compared to past NBA champions?
LIVE UPDATES: Follow The Oklahoman's live coverage of Thunder vs. Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Chet Holmgren couldn't believe what he was hearing. The 23-year-old, calculated and fluent in Thundernese, stared through the question and stuttered through his attempts to process it. Advertisement He sat upright before an NBA Finals backdrop some months after he couldn't move at all. Even so, he's been served reminders of all the reasons his Oklahoma City squad, a win away from the franchise's first title entering Game 7 Sunday night, was told it couldn't be here. That it was too young. Too inexperienced. Too bird-chested. Too jovial. Too familial. Too even-keeled. That the adversity it faced was too thin or short-lived; before being crowned, Boston's postseason agony stretched multiple seasons, and Denver's path went from bubble to bumbling to popping bubbly. Even LeBron James' Heat squads, with rings for several fingers, acquired bloody knuckles. 'Are they making it sound like this was easy or something?' Holmgren questioned. Pre-order our new book on Thunder's run to NBA Finals Advertisement Mussatto: Thunder has won its 'must-win' games. Now comes Game 7, biggest test of all. Not necessarily, Chet. But the prophecy NBA fans and pundits know features a gory rite of passage. Being forced to wait your turn, sat down by a team more deserving, more experienced or both. Asked to better learn the limbs of your growing team over cruel summers. The Celtics know those licks better than anyone, competent enough to take them in conference finals and the 2022 NBA Finals. 'We haven't failed big enough?' Holmgren said, his smirk growing through his bafflement. Holmgren shifted in his seat in disagreement. He can't argue with the fact that the bulk of this iteration of the Thunder hasn't repeatedly brushed up against championship hopes only to see them ripped away. He will debate the idea that the Thunder's journey here isn't painted by adversity. Advertisement He only needs to think back to the grim night where it seemed his second season could be lost just one year after the first was stolen. When his terrifying fall from shot-blocking height cracked his hip. Holmgren was immobile. Itching, burning inside. Around him, a team expected to make a run at a title was without a center of any sort. Seven-footers, and at one point even their break-the-glass, my-joints-shouldn't-be-doing-this understudy, Alex Caruso. Not to mention center Isaiah Hartenstein, who'd yet to play, was set to introduce an entirely new playstyle to OKC. Jalen Williams finally got around to first-world problems this season. To be the star the Thunder needed, he'd need to reconcile with his whistle. His force. More: Why Thunder homecourt advantage vs Pacers may be an understatement in Game 7 of NBA Finals Thunder players huddle before their 123-107 win over the Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 8. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander endured the ugliness of adding a pull-up 3 to his arsenal. He watched the goal posts move from 'could he score 50?' to 'could he do this in the playoffs?' OKC's role players lived under the duress of future expectations, part of this evolving juggernaut. Advertisement But even they were hand-selected into this fold. Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins are two-ways turned marks of this team. Dort never heard his name on draft night. Wiggins was a bottom-five pick. Caruso and Hartenstein chased this dream for years of their professional lives. They grinded out the G League, too, constantly forced to raise the bar until their role player reputations were accepted. 'My whole career has been a Game 7,' Hartenstein said. This team is the problem child of adverse individual paths. 'No David,' but capable of playing All-NBA defense. If they won't hear your theories on the path to contention as a team, they certainly won't when in the interrogation room alone. Advertisement 'When you (put) it like that, you make it sound like there's a threshold where you have to suffer and go through enough before you win,' Caruso said. 'You gotta go out there and win it. You've gotta go out there and earn it. If you're good enough, you're good enough. Whether you're the youngest team in the league, whether you're the oldest team in the league. Whether you've been there before you haven't.' NBA Finals roundtable: How can OKC Thunder win Game 7? What is path for Indiana Pacers? Those who've lived to pass along the war stories of the 20-something win seasons best illustrate the path here. They're Dort, SGA and Kenrich Williams, leaders of this group in voice and action. The habits, the principles, the understanding of winning — and certainly the understanding of losing — were all built then. Passed on by teachings, now shared by blood type. Individual fortitude now hardened by this shared mission: being one of the youngest teams to ever pull it off, and do so their own way. Advertisement 'We're a young team but we're a very emotionally mature team,' Caruso said. 'Very smart team, intellectual team. We're able to go through our mistakes without having to go through loss — at least during the regular season and not too much in the postseason. And that's a unique skill. That might be more important than experience, the ability to have self-awareness. Maybe teams in the past haven't had that.' Holmgren scoffs at luck. Fortune, in his eyes, isn't what worked back from the Lisfranc injury or lying in bed for weeks. It isn't what's pushed this youthful team through 83 wins and 104 games this year. 'I'm not very superstitious,' Holmgren admitted. If he needs to conjure belief in whether the Thunder's experiences are deserving of winning Sunday's Game 7, he won't need to hold a rabbit's foot. He can hold his hip for good measure. Advertisement Joel Lorenzi covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Joel? He can be reached at jlorenzi@ or on X/Twitter at @joelxlorenzi. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Joel's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at More: NBA Finals Game 7 is a different beast, but Lu Dort has shined in a Game 7 before NBA Finals Game 7: Thunder vs. Pacers TIPOFF: 7 p.m. Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City (ABC) This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: How OKC Thunder players view own adversity compared to past champions
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4 days ago
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren makes big promise for bounce back in Game 7
The post Thunder's Chet Holmgren makes big promise for bounce back in Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren vowed to bounce back from Game 6 of the NBA Finals, where he finished with four points on 2-of-9 shooting against the Indiana Pacers. After a 108-91 loss on the road, Holmgren promised to be better in a do-or-die Game 7 at the Paycom Center for all the marbles. Advertisement Heading into Sunday's matchup, where either the Thunder or the Pacers will be crowned NBA champions, Holmgren refused to reveal the kinds of adjustments that made him so confident to guarantee a better outing after the Thunder's 17-point loss in Game 6. 'You guys will see that tomorrow when the ball tips up,' Holmgren told ClutchPoints, suggesting perhaps a new strategy Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault may be cooking up for the last game of the season. Or Holmgren's doubling down on his bet with himself to turn things around. Holmgren responded to a similar performance he had in Game 1 against the Pacers, where he finished with six points on 2-of-9 shooting. Then, he scored 15 points on 6-of-11 attempts in a 123-107 win that evened the best-of-7 series, 1-1. In Game 3, perhaps Holmgren's best performance, he finished with a double-double (20 points, 10 rebounds). However, it came in a losing effort as Indiana took a 2-1 lead before Oklahoma City punched back with back-to-back wins. Advertisement Offensively, it's been an up-and-down series for Chet, who hasn't been himself throughout these NBA Finals. The starting forward is averaging 11.3 points on 35.3% shooting, including 11.8% on 2-for-17 attempts from deep. While his rebounding and defending have dropped off a bit over the past couple of games, Holmgren's shooting hit rock bottom in Game 6 — a far cry from the 15.2 points on 45.3% shooting he's posted throughout the postseason. Bogged down by his 29.2% shooting from deep throughout the playoffs, Holmgren's field-goal shooting percentage dipped to 45.3% compared to shooting at a 49.0% clip during the regular season. Chet Holmgren vows to bounce back for Thunder in Game 7 NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a strong message for Game 7 that resonates with what Thunder forward Chet Holmgren and the rest of his teammates should abide to. Sticking to what granted the Thunder now a second chance to clinch their franchise's first championship at home, Holmgren doesn't doubt his team's fight after losses. Advertisement 'No matter what it is, we have to be better at course-correcting, getting ourselves back on the right track. I personally, myself, will be better, trying to help get things going the right way,' Holmgren. 'At the end of the day, we still have a great opportunity in Game 7.' The Thunder will host the Pacers on Sunday. Related: Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein talks career of 'Game 7s' before Finals finale vs. Pacers Related: Jalen Williams ready for 'different energy' from Thunder fans in Game 7
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4 days ago
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How Thunder forward Chet Holmgren's injury battle makes NBA title even more sweet
The post How Thunder forward Chet Holmgren's injury battle makes NBA title even more sweet appeared first on ClutchPoints. OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, 4-3, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren delivered a memorable line amidst celebrating the franchise's first championship. It was related to his hip injury sustained during the regular season and the lengthy road to recovery that followed. Holmgren missed 50 games, returning in February, which gave the Thunder a significant boost through the postseason. Advertisement After finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks in Game 7's 103-91 win against the Pacers, clinching an NBA title, Holmgren reflected on the dark days of the regular season. 'Before I got hurt feels like a whole different season. Just so long. We've been at this since October,' Holmgren said. 'We didn't take any breaks last summer.' Thunder centers Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein filled the void left in Holmgren's absence. 'I'm proud of the guys for holding it down when I was hurt. I gotta give props to them, especially J-Will. They came in and held things down when I was hurt. It's almost as if we didn't skip a beat, and a lot of things changed for them personally, individually, when I came back,' Holmgren said. 'So, I have to give them all the credit in the world because they never expressed any sour feelings about it. Advertisement 'They never stepped outside of the team about it. They were all in no matter what it took, and I'm just so happy to have guys like that in our big man realm that are so selfless,' Holmgren concluded. From the outset, the initial process of recovering from a pelvic injury wasn't easy for Holmgren. 'It sucked. If you told me this would be the endpoint when I got hurt, it would be easy not to quit. But this isn't guaranteed. That's why only one team gets to do it every year,' Holmgren added. 'So I'm so happy I didn't quit. There were a lot of nights when I was out there on willpower and anti-inflammatories. I'm just so happy I didn't quit and we made it, and we did it.' Chet Holmgren delivers his promise in Thunder's Game 7 win Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Thunder forward Chet Holmgren guaranteed a bounce-back performance in Game 7 against the Pacers. After finishing with four points and six rebounds in Game 6, Holmgren turned in one of his better games of the 2025 NBA Finals. He made NBA Finals history. Advertisement Holmgren's five blocks against the Pacers set an NBA record for most blocked shots in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Related: Thunder's Alex Caruso clowns angry Lakers fans after throwing bubble shade Related: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle's classy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gesture after Game 7
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4 days ago
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Thunder's Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren in line for $247 million contract extensions
The post Thunder's Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren in line for $247 million contract extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints. OKLAHOMA CITY — Fresh off their first NBA championship, the future looks brighter than ever for Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Wrapping up their third NBA season by helping the Thunder win its first title in franchise history, Williams was driven to tears after Game 7. Then, after many setbacks that extend beyond this season, Holmgren explained the significance of becoming a champion. Advertisement Perhaps the two most important players alongside Thunder All-Star and league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Holmgren are vital to Oklahoma City making the most of its championship window. Williams and Holmgren, the two first-round draft mates of 2022 are also due for a big pay day, per ESPN's Bobby Marks. 'Holmgren and Williams are eligible to sign up to a five-year, $247 million extension. The total value could increase to $296 million if MVP, All-NBA and Defensive Player of the Year escalator clauses are included,' Marks wrote. 'The increase in salary will only occur if either player reaches one of the three criteria for the 2025-26 season.' Williams, who made the Second All-NBA Team this season, will see an increase up to $296 million. When healthy, Holmgren could reach his first All-NBA selection next season. 'Holmgren's first three seasons have been mired by injuries. Though he played all 82 games last season, Holmgren missed his rookie campaign because of a right foot injury and played only 32 games (he missed 41 games because of a pelvic fracture) this season,' Marks added. 'When he was available, Holmgren was impactful on both ends of the court. He ranked second, behind only Gilgeous-Alexander, in plus-minus and led all players in contested field goal percentage. He trailed only the Pacers' Myles Turner in blocked shots in the postseason.' Advertisement Holmgren and Williams are aligned to join the likes of Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball, Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cummingham, and others, who agreed to rookie maximum extensions over the past two seasons. How Chet Holmgren's injury battle makes Thunder title sweeter Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Thunder forward Chet Holmgren admitted the 2024-25 campaign was physically taxing. Recovering from a hip injury that forced Holmgren to miss 50 regular-season games was a long meticulous process that eventually led to his availability ahead of a championship run. Advertisement 'I'm proud of the guys for holding it down when I was hurt' Holmgren said. 'I gotta give props to them, especially J-Will.' Thunder's Jaylin Williams saw an uptick in minutes in Holmgren's absence, while starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein also split time at center. Related: Thunder's Jalen Williams will 'stick to Shirley Temples' after NBA Championship win Related: Thunder player who made history by winning title before even playing a game
