Reggie Miller Criticizes Chet Holmgren After Game 7 Loss
Reggie Miller Chet Holmgren Game 7 performance
NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Reggie Miller delivered a harsh assessment of Chet Holmgren’s performance following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 111-103 elimination by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals. As the defending champions fell at the Paycom Center on Saturday, May 30, 2026, Miller pointed to Holmgren’s lack of aggression and passive play as a primary factor in the team’s inability to overcome the Spurs.
During the broadcast, Miller expressed visible frustration with the seven-footer’s impact, particularly during a high-stakes fourth quarter where Holmgren was benched by head coach Mark Daigneault for long stretches. Holmgren struggled significantly throughout the contest, recording just four points and four rebounds on 1-of-2 shooting over 33 minutes of action. His inability to assert himself against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama—who led his team to the Finals with 22 points—drew widespread scrutiny from fans and analysts alike, with Miller highlighting the disparity in energy and intensity between the two young centers.
The game marked a disappointing conclusion to a season that saw the Thunder enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put forth a valiant effort with 35 points and nine assists, the lack of production from the frontcourt left the team vulnerable. Social media reaction intensified after a clip surfaced showing Holmgren appearing hesitant to challenge Wembanyama in space during the final period, a moment that contributed to the narrative of a “disastrous” outing.
For the San Antonio Spurs, the victory represents a historic return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014, setting up a championship showdown against the New York Knicks. As for the Thunder, the exit raises critical questions about the team’s long-term roster construction and the development of their core talent. For more in-depth coverage of the post-game reactions and analysis of the Western Conference Finals, follow NBC Sports’ full coverage of the 2026 playoffs.
