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Hartenstein's Career Night Lifts Thunder to 9-1 With 31-Point Rout of Kings

Role-player surges underscore Oklahoma City’s resilience during Chet Holmgren’s back recovery.

Overview

  • The Thunder beat the Kings 132-101, led by Isaiah Hartenstein’s career-high 33 points on 14-for-17 shooting with 19 rebounds and three blocks.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, giving him nine 30-point games through Oklahoma City’s first 10 contests.
  • Ajay Mitchell delivered 18 points and 10 assists while starting in place of Lu Dort, as six Thunder players reached double figures.
  • Oklahoma City improved to 9-1, maintaining the NBA’s best record through a depth-driven start to the season.
  • Chet Holmgren continues to work back from lower back soreness after missing the team’s recent loss to Portland, with rotation tweaks sustaining production.