Oklahoma City has been forced into playing small without its starting bigs, but their returns shouldn’t eliminate small ball. Over the course of the 2024-25 sea

The Thunder have plenty of options. None will equate to Hartenstein but enough to survive this upcoming stretch. OKC has flexed its rubber-band-esque ability to stretch and transform its identity. It will be asked to do so again.

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.

Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 75-49. The Thunder entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

Eight days later, the Thunder prepared to use their homecourt advantage to get their lick back against the Cavs. You know how the old saying goes: “Revenge is a dish best served a little over a week later.