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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 24: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 143-101 in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 24, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

On Friday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Chicago Bulls.

The Thunder are coming off a 119-109 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Chet Holmgren finished with ten points and five rebounds while shooting 3/7 from the field and 1/2 from three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.

Oklahoma City Thunder Make Chet Holmgren Announcement

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 19: Center Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 136-104. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

For Friday’s game, the Thunder have announced that Holmgren has been ruled out.

Underdog NBA wrote: “Chet Holmgren (hip) listed out Friday.”

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Holmgren is in the middle of his third NBA season (all with OKC).

He is averaging 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest while shooting 55.2% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range in 63 games.

Thunder Right Now

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 15: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

The Thunder are in the middle of an incredible season where they are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 57-16 record in 73 games.

They have won nine out of their last ten games (and are 29-6 at home).

Following the Bulls, the Thunder will play their next game on Sunday when they remain in Oklahoma City to host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 21: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks shoots over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center on November 21, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Thunder are coming off an incredible season where they were also the best team in the west.

They won their first NBA Championship (since moving to OKC) when they defeated the Indiana Pacers (in seven games).

Bulls Ahead Of Thunder

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the United Center on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

The Bulls are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-43 record in 72 games.

They are 4-6 over their last ten games.

The Bulls wrote (on March 26): “Jalen Smith, who reaggravated his right calf during Wednesday’s game, will miss the remainder of the season.

Jaden Ivey, who has been managing left knee pain, will continue rehabilitation and miss the remainder of the season.”

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Following the Thunder, the Bulls will play their next game on Saturday when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.