Although the Thunder have experience in using their small ball lineup, this matchup may prove to be a bit more difficult.

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in approximately one week after suffering a left soleus strain.

The Thunder have plenty of options. None will equate to Hartenstein but enough to survive this upcoming stretch. OKC has flexed its rubber-band-esque ability to stretch and transform its identity. It will be asked to do so again.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after he suffered a left soleus strain against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night,

Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a left calf strain Tuesday night against the 76ers and will be re-evaluated in about one week.

Twenty-one games into his tenure with Oklahoma City, Isaiah has adapted. Still, playing at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Hartenstein signed a three-year deal, $87 million contract with the Thunder, the venue Isaiah called home for two seasons, is unique.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is out at least a week with a calf issue and will be re-evaluated after that.

With an opportunity to defeat his former team, Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein provided the keys to beat the Knicks twice in one week. Coming off a 129-122 loss to the league-leading Cavs, the Thunder saw their epic 15-game win streak end. Hartenstein spoke to reporters during the team shootaround.