Isaiah Hartenstein Opens Up About New Defensive Role on Victor Wembanyama
Summary
Isaiah Hartenstein played a bigger role in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs, defending star player Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder coach told Hartenstein before the game that he would play more and take on a more physical defensive role.Key Facts
- Hartenstein played only 12 minutes in Game 1, which the Thunder lost in double overtime.
- In Game 2, he played 27 minutes, scored 10 points, and grabbed 13 rebounds.
- He was the main defender on Victor Wembanyama for most of the game.
- The Thunder’s coach, Mark Daigneault, informed Hartenstein before Game 2 about his increased role.
- Hartenstein said the coach apologized but told him to be ready to play more and do something different.
- Hartenstein mentioned the importance of putting the team first and setting ego aside.
- Officials allowed Hartenstein to play a physical defense, using pulling, pushing, and grabbing against Wembanyama.
- The series moves to San Antonio for Game 3 and 4, starting Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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