One of the Oklahoma City Thunder's prized defenders hasn't quite reach the level he played at before his hip injury, but it's going to take some time.

Chet Holmgren's return from injury makes the NBA-best Thunder even better. Last season's runner-up for rookie of the year was back in Oklahoma City's starting lineup on Friday night after missing nearly three months with a pelvic fracture.

For the first time since preseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled out their ideal starting lineup. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein started together in their double-big lineup. It led to a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.