Isaiah Hartenstein Returns from Calf Injury, Scores 11 Points for Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein made his return to the court Thursday against Minnesota after missing 16 games since December 28 due to a strained right calf. Coming off the bench, he scored 11 points in the 123-111 loss. Hartenstein is expected to be on a minutes restriction as he eases back into action, with Jaylin Williams continuing to start. The 7-foot center leads the Thunder in rebounding at 10.4 per game and averages 11.2 points, providing elite offensive rebounding, screening, and passing, expanding the team's optionality.