The Thunder are back to their small-ball era. The gap between Holmgren's injury and Hartenstein's return lasted over a week in Nov. 2024. OKC went 3-2 during that stretch when Jalen Williams slid down to the starting center spot. They will likely return to that plan over the next week as Hartenstein will be out for at least three games.

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,