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: He finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting for the regular season, cementing his role as an elite rim protector.

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Watch Chet Holmgren break down film and react to recent playoff performances: playoff win against the Phoenix Suns

: In a April 27, 2026, playoff win against the Phoenix Suns, he posted a strong double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds . : He finished second in the Defensive Player

: While often deferring to stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, experts note his need to be more offensively aggressive to reach All-NBA status.