More than half of the Thunder’s losses this season have come against two teams OKC fans are none too fond of: Dallas and Golden State.
After missing the past five games, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the team’s injury report. Hartenstein suffered a calf injury earlier this month but will join the Thunder on their two-game road trip, starting Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Dallas Mavericks will play their fourth and final matchup of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, with both teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Both teams are also dealing with hefty injury reports, with 12 players total out for this matchup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been without big man Isaiah Hartenstein for a shade over a week and in that stretch he missed five games. This left the Thunder c
The OKC Thunder hope to get back in the win column today as they head to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers.
Hartenstein totaled four points (2-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 18 rebounds, six assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-109 loss to the Warriors. Hartenstein may have struggled with his shooting,
Even without important pieces like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Dereck Lively II, both teams' role players simmered the beef between the ball clubs. The usually well-mannered Thunder were hit with multiple technical fouls. PJ Washington continued to poke the bear.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the ... still missing injured center Isaiah Hartenstein, got beat on the boards 52-42.
In a matchup of depleted rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Thunder were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Meanwhile, the Mavericks were without Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II. It became a contest of Jalen Williams, Kyrie Irving and role players.
The NBA’s Thursday slate features a Dallas Mavericks vs OKC Thunder showdown, a rematch of last season’s Western Conference semifinals.
The Mavs rallied to beat the Thunder, who currently sit in the top spot of the Western Conference. Dallas' win came despite missing star player Luka Doncic, who remains out with a calf strain. However, the Thunder were also depleted, going without star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key role player Isaiah Hartenstein.
Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Portland Trail Blazers on the road Sunday. Plus, injury updates and news.