Interesting, Thunder coach was asked about Chet who missed the G1 free throw: He is the least worried about the player

Why did Thunder coach Mark Degnott not worry about Chet Homegren when he played against the Nuggets in Game 2.

Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Dagnott looks forward to seeing Chet Homgren rebound strongly in Game 2. Homegren lost 119-121 in the first game, and Homegren missed two free throws in the end of the fourth quarter. In Game 2, the Thunder were behind 0-1 and they hoped to equalize the score.

When reporters mentioned Homgren's mental state after losing on Monday, Dagnott said that in Wednesday's game, the starting striker was the least worried about.

"As a competitor, he is the least player I worry about. Absolutely not," said Dagnot. "From his response to injury adversity and hard work to recover along the way, he showed a full desire and fighting spirit to win, and he also worked tirelessly to restore himself. He returned very early this year. He returned as early as possible while maintaining a sense of security and responsibility."

Homegren made 5 of 11 shots in the game, scoring 12 points, and had 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 assists and 1 steal.

Jaylen Williams pardoned Chet Holmgren for guilt when the Thunder lost

Thunder All-Star Jaylen Williams said Chet Holmgren was the reason for their first game to the Nuggets. Thunder coach Mark Degnott watched as Homegren lost two free throws, which allowed the Nuggets to regain the ball and pass it to Aaron Gordon, who hit a three-pointer to take the lead. Williams focused on analyzing what made them fall into that situation.

Williams said the Thunder did not lose that game, and, if anything, it was that this would only make Homegren better in future games.

"This is not the reason why we win or lose the game," Williams said. "If they don't make that three-pointer, we win. If I scored two goals early, what's the score of the game? There are too many factors that affect the game. This is not the reason why we lost the game. Obviously, it's bad. It's good for developing his character. He will be better in the future."

With no timeouts and little time left, the Nuggets need such a breathing opportunity. Gordon's three-pointer caught the Thunder off guard and led 1-0 in the seven-game four-win series.

"The average difference in NBA games is 13 points," Williams said. "So, you're 13 points ahead, you're 13 points behind. That's still the case in our regular season in the playoffs. Basketball is like that. We understand that. It's just that tonight's situation isn't as we wish."

The Thunder led by 14 points.