Although he still hasn't been fully reintegrated into the OKC Thunder offense, Chet Holmgren's impact on winning has been tremendous since returning to the court.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to cruise this season, posting a 43-9 mark, good enough for the league's best record. With two games left before the All-Star

Instead of the flashy deal fans have fantasized about ala Cam Johnson, the Thunder will get their version of a mid-season acquisition with Chet Holmgren's return. Nearly three months after he suffered a hip fracture, the 22-year-old is set to return against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

They blew out the New Orleans Pelicans in a 137-101 win on Monday. OKC has won six in a row by an average margin of 20-plus points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points in three quarters. Chet Holmgren finished with 12 points and five blocks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Pelicans, 137-101, on Monday night. Oklahoma City hit a franchise-record 27 3-pointers, despite no individual making more than four.