Isaiah Hartenstein stepped up as a starter in place of Chet Holmgren, who was sidelined due to a back injury. Though his scoring has fluctuated, Hartenstein has been a strong rebounder, contributing significantly to his fantasy value.
On November 3rd, Hartenstein delivered a notable performance in the Thunder's 137-106 victory over the Pelicans. His stat line included:
"Hartenstein had 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT) with 14 rebounds, 8 assists, a steal, and a block in the Thunder's 137-106 win over the Pelicans." — Garrett Ball, Thunder Correspondent
Hartenstein’s rebounding and all-around contributions played a key role in the team's commanding win without Holmgren.
Author's note: Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated his value through versatile play, highlighting his importance to the Thunder especially when stepping up for injured teammates.