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Clemente Almanza

NBA Twitter reacts to Chet Holmgren’s self-dunk off backboard

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The highlight of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 134-115 win over the LA Clippers belongs to Chet Holmgren.

During the third quarter, Holmgren pulled off a backyard move by throwing the ball off the backboard and slamming it down for the self-created jam.

The flashy dunk sparked a 13-0 run by OKC to pull away in its win. Overall, Holmgren had 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

As one can imagine, the unconventional play sent the home crowd into a frenzy and left social media in awe. Let’s look at some of the best reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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