2025-26 Season
CHET HOLMGREN
2025-26 Season
CHET HOLMGREN
Holmgren produces at an elite rate for a 29-minute workload.
Holmgren produces at an elite rate for a 29-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Chet Holmgren spent the opening stretch of the season transforming from a pure rim-protector into a ruthlessly efficient offensive hub. His ceiling was staggering on 10/25 vs ATL, where he buried six threes to rack up 31 points and 11 rebounds. That elite shot selection and glass-cleaning dominance generated a massive +40.0 Impact score. He was just as lethal inside the arc on 11/12 vs GSW, posting a flawless 9-for-9 shooting night that yielded a +22.6 Impact. Yet, even when his jumper completely abandoned him, Holmgren found ways to tilt the floor. On 10/23 vs IND, he clanked all six of his three-point attempts and scored a modest 15 points, but still managed a +7.1 Impact. He salvaged his overall value in that ugly contest by battling for 12 rebounds and securing crucial extra possessions. When his jumper falls, he warps the geometry of the court; when it clanks, his relentless motor keeps him firmly in the green.
This midseason stretch defined Chet Holmgren as a two-way terror who can absolutely hijack a basketball game without dominating the ball. He no longer needs twenty shots to wreck an opponent's game plan. Look at his 01/03 vs GSW performance, where he attempted just eight field goals but generated a massive +25.2 Impact score by vacuuming up 15 rebounds and keeping the offense flowing with four assists. Even on nights when his scoring completely vanished, like the 01/14 vs SAS matchup where he tallied just eight points, he still produced a +8.3 Impact score through relentless defensive effort and securing ten boards. He creates immense value through sheer hustle and spatial intimidation. However, he occasionally lets opponents off the hook by falling in love with his perimeter shot. His meager +0.9 Impact score on 02/01 vs DEN was a direct result of poor shot selection, as he chucked up seven three-pointers while grabbing a measly four rebounds.
This late-season stretch was defined by Holmgren transforming into an absolute terror on the glass while maintaining ruthless offensive efficiency. Look no further than his monstrous performance on 02/27 vs DEN, where he ripped down 21 rebounds to generate a massive +26.2 Impact score. That towering metric stemmed directly from his relentless effort to end possessions defensively and his highly selective 5-for-8 shooting. Even when his shot abandoned him during a quiet 7-point outing on 02/24 vs TOR, he still managed to post a +9.3 Impact. He kept the offense moving with four assists and fought for nine crucial rebounds, creating immense non-scoring value without demanding touches. The climax arrived on 04/08 vs LAC. He unleashed his full offensive arsenal, hanging 30 points on blistering 10-for-13 shooting. Those buckets, combined with 14 boards and five assists, pushed his Impact to a staggering +36.7.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Holmgren posts positive impact in 94% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~6 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 77% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Holmgren consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Hot right now — 19 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 20 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 66 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
79 games played
