Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Double-double in Saturday's win
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Hartenstein provided 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and four steals across 25 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 victory over Memphis in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
It was the first double-double of the playoffs for Hartenstein, as the Thunder completed the sweep of the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old center hasn't played more than 27 minutes in a game yet this postseason, limiting his fantasy appeal, and he managed only one block across the four games against Memphis. Hartenstein may need to provide a bigger defensive presence in the second round as OKC awaits the winner of the Nuggets-Clippers series, which is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Grabs 10 boards in win
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Hartenstein closed with six points (3-7 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 victory over the Grizzlies in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hartenstein got the job done on the glass along with Chet Holmgren, as the two big men combined for 21 rebounds. Oklahoma City will now head into Game 3 with a commanding 2-0 lead as this series shifts to Memphis for the next two games.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Logs 21 minutes in Game 1 blowout
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Hartenstein (Achilles) tallied 14 points (7-8 FG), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 21 minutes Sunday in the Thunder's 131-80 win over the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Hartenstein missed the final three games of the regular season due to left Achilles tendinitis, but he likely would have played in all of those contests if the Thunder hadn't already secured the league's top record. The 26-year-old big man was expected to enter the postseason without any restrictions. Still, he played seven minutes fewer than his season average in Game 1 due to the blowout nature of the contest. Hartenstein checked out of the game for good with 6:57 remaining in the third quarter while Oklahoma City had built a 42-point lead, but the center should see more playing time if the Grizzlies can keep things more competitive in future games in the series.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Available for series opener
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Hartenstein (Achilles) is available Sunday for Game 1 of the Thunder's first-round playoff series with the Grizzlies.
Hartenstein missed the final three games of the regular season due to left Achilles tendinitis, but his absences were likely a result of Oklahoma City having already secured the NBA's top record. During his first season in Oklahoma City, Hartenstein averaged 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 57 appearances.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Expected to play Game 1
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Hartenstein (Achilles) is expected to play in the postseason.
Hartenstein missed the final three regular-season games, but the Thunder already had the No. 1 seed locked up, so his absences were likely precautionary. During his first season in Oklahoma City, Hartenstein averaged 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 57 regular-season appearances (53 starts).
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out to face NOLA
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Hartenstein (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Just like it happened Friday against the Jazz, the Thunder will rest most of their regular rotation members for this regular-season finale after securing the top seed in the Western Conference and the best record in the league. Hartenstein will end the season on the sidelines, but the Thunder will focus on getting the big man as healthy as possible since the playoffs will start April 19. His absence means the Thunder will likely turn to Jaylin Williams to shoulder the bulk of the load in the frontcourt alongside Kenrich Williams.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Won't play against Utah
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Hartenstein (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Hartenstein will miss a second straight game Friday due to an Achilles issue. The Thunder will likely turn to Jaylin Williams to shoulder the bulk of the load in the frontcourt along with Kenrich Williams.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play Wednesday against the Suns.
After logging 29 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday with eight points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal, Hartenstein will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams (ankle) is no longer on the injury report, however, and could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.
Hartenstein closed Tuesday's 136-120 victory over the Lakers with eight points (4-7 FG), 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.
Hartenstein dominated the glass, grabbing 15 rebounds, the most he has recorded since March 5. All in all, it's been a successful season for Hartenstein, despite playing alongside Chet Holmgren. While he doesn't play typical starters' minutes, Hartenstein does more than enough when he is on the floor. In 27.9 minutes per game, he averages 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 combined steals and blocks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Efficient 16 points with full line
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Hartenstein produced 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.
The Thunder countered a towering Rockets frontcourt by putting Hartenstein in the starting lineup Friday, and the veteran big man responded by leading the team in rebounding and supplying an efficient 16 points. Hartenstein may cede the occasional start to either Cason Wallace or Aaron Wiggins when Oklahoma City opts to go smaller, but Hartenstein has averaged 13.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.1 minutes over his last 10 games as a starter.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Returning to starting five Friday
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Hartenstein will start in Friday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The big man will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench during Wednesday's win over Detroit, pushing Cason Wallace to the second unit against Houston. Over his last five outings (four starts), Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals across 23.6 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Bench role vs. Detroit
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Hartenstein will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein will be in the second unit for the Thunder on Wednesday against Detroit. The veteran big man has come off the bench three times for Oklahoma City this season, averaging 12.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 59.3 percent from the field.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will play against Bulls
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Hartenstein (hip) is available for Monday's game against Chicago.
After leaving Saturday's game against the Pacers with hip soreness, Hartenstein will shake off a questionable tag Monday. The veteran big man shouldn't face any restrictions against the Bulls. Over his last nine contests, Hartenstein has averaged 13.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals in 27.0 minutes.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Iffy to face Chicago on Monday
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Hartenstein (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Hartenstein is in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest after exiting Saturday's win over Indiana due to left hip soreness. With Chet Holmgren (hip) and Jaylin Williams (hip) also being listed as questionable for Monday's matchup, Kenrich Williams, Branden Carlson and Dillon Jones could receive a bump in minutes in the frontcourt.
Hartenstein has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Pacers due to left hip soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein managed to play 14 minutes in the first half but was replaced by Kenrich Williams at the start of the third quarter. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but it does put Hartenstein in jeopardy of missing Monday's game against the Bulls. He'll finish Saturday's game with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts another double-double
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Hartenstein finished with 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 125-104 win over the Grizzlies.
Hartenstein continues to dominate down low and delivered another impressive stat line while filling the stat sheet left and right with his contributions. The big man has recorded five double-doubles over his last six appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts massive line
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Hartenstein racked up 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 103-101 win over the Clippers.
Chet Holmgren was a late addition to the injury report due to a left hip strain that kept him out of Sunday's contest, allowing Hartenstein to play a featured role in the frontcourt. He's been on a tear over his last six games, posting averages of 15.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals on 55.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Posts double-double
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Hartenstein accumulated 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 25 minutes during Friday's 141-106 win over the Hornets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show for the Thunder on Friday, but Hartenstein posted an impressive stat line -- even if his shot wasn't falling -- en route to racking up his third straight double-double. The big man has achieved that feat in six of his nine appearances this month, averaging 13.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.8 steals per game over that stretch.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Off injury report for Friday
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Hartenstein (back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Hartenstein will return to game action after missing Wednesday's win over Philadelphia due to a back injury. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 29.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Iffy for Wednesday
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Hartenstein is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to low back spasms.
Hartenstein is coming off a stellar performance in Sunday's win against the Bucks, recording 24 points, 12 rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes. He didn't appear to be nursing an injury during the contest, but the Thunder appear to be leaning toward taking a cautious approach with Hartenstein and several other key regulars for Wednesday's contest. The veteran big man could be held out Wednesday along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (hip) and Luguentz Dort (hip), all of whom appear on the injury report.
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