The Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday, May 22nd at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. All eyes would be on Isaiah Hartenstein, whether he starts against Timberwolves or not.
Will Isaiah Hartenstein play Game 2 against Minnesota Timberwolves?
The 27-year-old center will be starting Game 2 against Minnesota Timberwolves as he is not listed on the team's injury report. Hartenstein played 57 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 57 games, he averaged 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.8 steals per game.
Not just this, Isaiah Hartenstein even played the first round against Memphis Grizzlies as the OKC Thunder clinched the seven game series 4-0. In Game 1, Hartenstein played for 21 minutes as he registered 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. In Game 2, Hartenstein played for 27 minutes as he recorded 6 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block.
During Game 3, Hartenstein clocked 21 minutes as he finished the game with 5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. During Game 4, Hartenstein played for 25 minutes as he had 11 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals to his name.
Isaiah Hartenstein also played seven games against the Denver Nuggets. In Game 1, Hartenstein clocked 29 minutes along with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. During Game 2, Hartenstein had 22 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 3, Hartenstein clocked 31 minutes and ended the game with 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block to his name.
During Game 4, Hartenstein played for 33 minutes as he finished the match with 8 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 5, Hartenstein had 33 minutes under his belt along with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. During Game 6, Hartenstein played for 25 minutes as he notched up 8 points and 6 rebounds. During Game 7, Hartenstein clocked 17 minutes along with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist. OKC Thunder won the seven game series against Denver Nuggets 4-3.
During Game 1 against Minnesota Timberwolves, Isaiah Hartenstein played for 20 minutes as he ended the match with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Isaiah Hartenstein averaged 10.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the 4 games that he has played against the Minnesota Timberwolves this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder have Nikola Topic on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 2. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have nobody listed on their team's injury report as they have full roster at their disposal.
When and where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2?
The tip-off time for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 is 8:30 ET. The live broadcast of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.