The Thunder have struggled to score inside this season, but Hartenstein can help in a number of ways.
On Wednesday, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein made his highly anticipated debut. After playing without a center over the past couple of weeks, the Thunder’s free agent addition was the first big to return from injury.
That play was just another example of a problem that has plagued Oklahoma City throughout the season. The Thunder have struggled to finish inside, but Hartenstein’s return provides an opportunity to turn those struggles around. From those three ranges, the Thunder shot 67.5%, 46.8% and 45%, respectively, last season. While those numbers have dipped significantly this season, Hartenstein’s availability should help the Thunder get their numbers back near last season’s top-five offense.
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