Oklahoma City got some other reinforcements back ahead of Wednesday’s quarterfinal win over Phoenix, with Luguentz Dort (right adductor strain) and Alex Caruso (right quad contusion) returning from injuries that cost the defensive stalwarts three and four games, respectively.

Friday was a huge win for the league's office. As the NBA attempts to make its in season tournament feel like a big deal, now in year three of the NBA Cup, they

Hartenstein logged 10 points (5-9 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 111-109 loss to the Spurs.

The OKC Thunder announced Saturday that Isaiah Hartenstein has sustained a right soleus (calf) strain. He will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days.

Oklahoma City starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is out due to a right soleus strain and will be reevaluated in 10-14 days, the Thunder announced. The Soleus is the deeper of the two calf muscles, extending from the heel to just below the knee.

The Spurs gave the Thunder their second loss of the season, after a strong 24-1 start. On Wembanyama's return, he had 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks off the bench. San Antonio will stay in Las Vegas, Nevada, to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Finals on Tuesday.

Once again, an unsung hero has helped anchor the team in the absence of many members of the championship supporting cast. Center Isaiah Hartenstein has started in all 17 games in OKC's season, while playing incredible basketball.