Hartenstein played 31 minutes on Tuesday, contributing nine points, 16 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. Unfortunately, he strained his calf at some point and is now out for at least one week.
It’s a big blow for a Thunder team that is already without Chet Holmgren. Now they have to face the twin towers of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on Thursday without a big man.
There have been five games that the Thunder have been without both Holmgren and Hartenstein this season. They played small-ball with Jalen Williams playing center with some combination of Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins flanking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort on the wings. Jaylin Williams did not play during that stretch, so he will likely see some playing time.
