Isaiah Hartenstein’s Career-High Guides Thunder Past Kings
SACRAMENTO, California — Isaiah Hartenstein scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a convincing 132-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
The 7-foot center was extremely efficient, making 14 of 17 shots, and also contributed three assists and three blocks.
Isaiah Hartenstein BALLED OUT in Sac-Town 💪 ⛈️ 33 PTS (career-high)⛈️ 19 REB ⛈️ 14-17 FGM (82.4 FG%)⛈️ 3 BLK The FIRST @okcthunder player with 30+ PTS and 15+ REB on 75+ FG% in the franchise's OKC era!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 30 points, helping the Thunder (9-1) recover after their only loss this season in Portland two nights earlier. Cason Wallace scored 15 points, and Isaiah Joe contributed 13 points as Oklahoma City secured their first win in the NBA Cup tournament.
The Thunder dominated inside, outscoring the Kings 60-34 in the paint, taking advantage of the absence of Sacramento’s big man Domantas Sabonis, who missed his second consecutive game due to sore ribs.
Isaiah Hartenstein’s outstanding performance was a key factor in the Thunder’s dominant win over the Kings, showcasing his efficiency and impact on both ends of the floor.