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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 12-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Isaiah Hartenstein posts double-double in debut with Thunder | NBA.com Isaiah Hartenstein was a force in the paint in his 1st game with the Oklahoma City Thunder after recovering from a preseason hand fracture.
Dillon Jones - Logs double-digit minutes Jones ended Wednesday's 109-99 victory over Portland with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 11 minutes.
Impact Jones missed all three of his shot attempts, continuing his mediocre start to the season. While the rookie has suited up in all but one game this season, his role is typically based on the play of others. He is averaging 2.3 points and 2.1 rebounds in just 8.4 minutes per game, numbers typically associated with a depth piece and nothing more.
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Ousmane Dieng - Fails to score in win Dieng supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound and two steals over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 win over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Dieng didn't trouble the scorers, failing to score for the third straight game. Although he has cracked the rotation in every game this season, Dieng has scored double-digits only once. In 11.6 minutes per game, he is putting up 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds.
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Isaiah Hartenstein - Double-doubles in return Hartenstein closed with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 victory over Portland.
Impact Hartenstein made his season debut for the Thunder, returning from a hand injury that cost him the first month of the season. Although he did come off the bench, Hartenstein played 29 minutes, tallying a double-double while putting up a team-best plus-16. It is unclear whether he will move into the starting lineup, although given the injury to Chet Holmgren, it does make sense. Nonetheless, Hartenstein should have a sizeable role for the Thunder, even more so given their lack of center depth.
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Jalen Williams' late burst lifts Thunder over Blazers Jalen Williams scored 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blaze...
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Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-994 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Caruso - Aggravates hip injury Caruso exited Wednesday's game against Portland with a right hip injury and did not return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He generated 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two as...
Impact Caruso missed three straight games with right hip soreness before returning to action Tuesday. However, he aggravated the injury late in the third quarter and missed all of the final period. Caruso's next chance to play will come Monday at Sacramento.
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Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander Help OKC Secure Another Late Game Victory The Oklahoma City Thunder stopped a two-game losing skid against the Portland Trail Blazers, capturing a 109-99 victory.
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Alex Caruso - Heads to locker room Caruso went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Caruso went back to the locker room at the end of the third quarter with an undisclosed injury. If he misses time, expect Ajay Mitchell and Dillon Jones to see more minutes.
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Isaiah Hartenstein - Seismic return for Oklahoma City Hartenstein (hand) has been cleared for action and will play Wednesday versus Portland, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Hartenstein was set to be re-evaluated at the end of November, so his availability Wednesday crushes his initial timeline after suffering a non-displaced fracture in his left hand. He steps into a critical role with Chet Holmgren (hip) slated to be sidelined beyond the next month, although Hartenstein's initial ramp-up over the next week could be gradual. He profiles as a huge boost to Oklahoma City's rebounding, as well as an asset in the pick-and-roll for all involved.
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OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers: OKC looks to bounce back after second straight loss | Sporting News After a quick trip to San Antonio for the NBA Cup, the OKC Thunder look to get back in the win column in a Western Conference regular season...
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Who is the Spurs' Secret Weapon? The San Antonio Spurs were without their three best players against the Thunder but were able to win thanks to high-level play from role pla...
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Isaiah Hartenstein may make his Thunder debut on Wednesday Joel Lorenzi: Change in OKC’s injury report: Isaiah Hartenstein, who’s yet to debut for the Thunder in the regular season, has been upgraded...
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Isaiah Joe - Out again Wednesday Joe (calf) will not play Wednesday against Portland.
Impact Joe will miss his second game in a row after suffering his calf injury Sunday against Dallas. The Thunder could get Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) back Wednesday, making them less reliant on their small-ball lineups.
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How concerned should the OKC Thunder be with their frontcourt problem | Sporting News For the first time this season, the OKC Thunder lose back-to-back games as the center problem becomes even more evident.
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Isaiah Hartenstein - Upgraded to questionable Hartenstein (hand) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Impact This is massive news for the Thunder, as Hartenstein was initially given a five-week timetable back on Oct. 17. With Chet Holmgren (hip) sidelined for multiple weeks, Hartenstein could step into a massive role right away for the Thunder, assuming his conditioning is up to par. Once Hartenstein does get the green light, the Thunder won't have to rely on their small-ball lineups as much.
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Alex Caruso - Brings defense in return Caruso (hip) tallied two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist in 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Despite missing the previous three games with right hip soreness, Caruso ended up seeing his most playing time of the season in his return to action Tuesday, as the Thunder had some more minutes available on the wing with Isaiah Joe (calf) sitting out and with Jalen Williams having been pushed up to center due to the team's injuries in the frontcourt. Caruso has gotten off to a brutal start to the season with his shooting, as he's converting at just a 29 percent clip from the field and 18.9 percent from three-point range, well below his career-long rates (43.5 and 37.3 percent, respectively). While Caruso's shooting should eventually rebound, for now, he looks to be strictly a streaming option for defensive stats in most leagues. He's averaging 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in just 20.1 minutes per game over his 12 appearances.
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Cason Wallace - Back to first unit with 13 points Wallace finished Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 34 minutes.
Impact Wallace recorded a season-high seven assists in the loss. The team continues to experiment with the backcourt positions, but both Wallace and Aaron Wiggins appear to be better options than Isaiah Joe, who has struggled in early action.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Drops 32 points in victory Gilgeous-Alexander closed with 32 points (11-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander continues to hit paydirt with excellent stat lines despite the Thunder's inability to record wins. The seventh-year vet is right in line with his usual averages, with 28.7 points, 6.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 15 games.
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Jalen Williams - Records 27/10 double-double Williams chipped in 27 points (13-26 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Williams turned in an excellent line despite the loss, replicating his last game with another 27-point total. Williams has enjoyed an excellent nine-game run, averaging 23.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.2 blocks.
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Trail Blazers face the Thunder, look for 4th straight win
Portland aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Trail Blazers take on Oklahoma City1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
