Introduced as the first starter, Chet Holmgren received a roaring ovation. The OKC crowd showed off their excitement and appreciation for the 22-year-old's return after a three-month absence that rivals an entire NBA offseason.

Even though Chet Holmgren has cleared the first hurdle of his three-month absence from a hip fracture, he still has several more to jump before he returns to his early-season dominance. The next 32 games are a runway for the seven-footer to head into the playoffs with momentum.

OKC Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made his highly anticipated return to action in a dominant win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The 7-foot big man was named to the starting lineup for the first time since sustaining a hip injury on Nov. 10 and finished the night with four points, five rebounds, and one assist in 22 minutes.