Thunder Faces Uncertainty: How Isaiah Hartenstein’s Calf Injury Could Shift Their Season’s Fate
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. It is essential for running and jumping, let alone protecting the Achilles tendon, and the Thunder are not going to rush Hartenstein back from this.
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Hartenstein has been a rock in the paint for the 19-1 Thunder this season, averaging 12.2 points per game while shooting 67.1% from the floor, and adding 10.7 rebounds a game while playing quality defense. The Thunder have been outscoring opponents by 16.1 points per 100 possessions when Hartenstein has been on the court this season.



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