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Thunder: Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with a small patellar tendon tear

The centre for NBA leaders Oklahoma City Thunder had a biological treatment on his right knee and faces a spell on the sidelines.

Chet Holmgren has a small patellar tendon tear in his right knee and will be out for 8 to 10 weeks, according to Hoops Rumors. The big man underwent a biological treatment on Friday, the Thunder announced in a press release cited by the site.

According to the same report, the team expects a full recovery and a return to action after that period.

The blow comes with Oklahoma City Thunder top of the NBA after 5 matches. They are coming off a heavy defeat at Dallas Mavericks (120-96 on 29 October), after wins over Phoenix Suns (125-114) and Los Angeles Clippers (108-101).

Next up is a trip to Cleveland Cavaliers on 3 November at 00:00 Casablanca time.

Sources: Hoops Rumors

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