Isaiah Hartenstein stepped up as a starter for the Oklahoma City Thunder in place of Chet Holmgren, who missed the game due to a back injury. Despite some inconsistency in scoring, Hartenstein has proven to be a strong rebounder, which remains the core of his fantasy value.
The Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 in the game where Hartenstein displayed a well-rounded performance.
"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
Substituting for Holmgren, Hartenstein delivered a near triple-double, reinforcing his value as a strong rebounder and versatile contributor for the Thunder.
Author’s Note: Isaiah Hartenstein’s versatile performance highlights his growing impact on the Thunder, especially as a dominant rebounder and playmaker.