For the first time since preseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled out their ideal starting lineup. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein started together in their double-big lineup. It led to a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Not bad for a debut.

Even though Chet Holmgren has cleared the first hurdle of his three-month absence from a hip fracture, he still has several more to jump before he returns to his early-season dominance. The next 32 games are a runway for the seven-footer to head into the playoffs with momentum.