Thunder's Chet Holmgren Exits vs. Warriors with Hip Injury, Jaylen Brown Miffed by Giannis' Fake Handshake

Chet Holmgren exited the Thunder's loss to the Warriors with a right hip injury, while in Boston’s win over the Bucks, Jaylen Brown reacted to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fake handshake. Despite tensions, Brown’s Celtics triumphed 113-107, while the Bucks’ struggles continued with a 2-8 start.

Chet Holmgren Exits Early with Hip Injury, Thunder Adjust to Smaller Lineups Against Warriors

Thunder star Chet Holmgren exited Sunday’s 127-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors after sustaining a right hip injury in the first quarter. According to ESPN, Holmgren went down hard while contesting an inside drive from Andrew Wiggins, colliding in midair before landing on his right side.

Holmgren remained on the floor briefly before being assisted off the court, unable to put weight on his right leg. He left the game with 6:50 remaining in the first quarter, recording four rebounds but no points. This season, Holmgren has been a standout for the Thunder, averaging 18.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks across his first nine games. Oklahoma City, now 8-2, had to turn to smaller lineups against Golden State, with backup center Isaiah Hartenstein already sidelined by a minor hand fracture. The Thunder will face the LA Clippers in Oklahoma City on November 11.

Tensions Flare Between Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo in Celtics' Win Over Bucks

Meanwhile, in Boston’s 113-107 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, tension unfolded between Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second quarter. After being called for an offensive foul, Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Brown but quickly pulled his hand back, running it through his hair. Smiling, he extended his hand again, but Brown refused, later commenting, “Giannis is a child. I’m just focused on helping my team get a win, and that’s what we did tonight.”

Antetokounmpo was surprised by Brown’s reaction, explaining postgame that the gesture was intended as playful. “We always joke around with the flow of the game,” he said, comparing it to the lighthearted pranks he plays with his children. In the fourth quarter, Brown was called for a flagrant foul on Antetokounmpo while challenging him midair; officials ruled the contact excessive, though Brown stated it was unintentional and unrelated to the handshake incident.

The Celtics-Bucks rivalry has grown fierce in recent years, with multiple playoff meetings since 2018. Antetokounmpo, who finished with 42 points and 13 rebounds, maintained respect for Brown, calling him “an incredible player” and adding, “If I’m called a child, so be it. I just try to go out there and have fun.”

The Bucks started strong with a 17-point first-half lead, fueled by 19 first-quarter points from Antetokounmpo, his highest-scoring quarter this season. However, Milwaukee ultimately couldn’t hold on, dropping to 2-8—their worst 10-game start since Antetokounmpo’s rookie season. Sunday’s game marked the second time the Bucks have lost a 15-point lead this season, a distinction they share with only the Miami Heat.

“We can’t sustain,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, citing another recent game against Cleveland where Milwaukee’s initial intensity faded. Center Brook Lopez acknowledged the team’s frustration but expressed optimism, adding, “The most important thing is we know we don’t have guys that have quit in them.”

Milwaukee faces a critical upcoming stretch with seven of their next nine games at home, offering a chance to reset and improve their season’s trajectory.