Hartenstein has 33 points and 19 rebounds to help the Thunder rout the Kings

Hartenstein's Career Night Leads Thunder Over Kings

Isaiah Hartenstein scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-101 on Friday night.

Strong Performance from Hartenstein

The 7-foot center was highly efficient, making 14 of 17 shots, along with three assists and three blocks.

Supporting Contributions

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 30 points, helping the Thunder (9-1) recover after their only loss of the season two nights earlier in Portland.
Cason Wallace scored 15 points, and Isaiah Joe contributed 13 points.

Team Dominance

Oklahoma City led by as much as 23 points and capitalized on the absence of Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis, outscoring the Kings 60-34 in the paint. Sabonis missed his second straight game due to sore ribs.

Notable Kings Performance

Russell Westbrook, the Thunder's all-time leading scorer who began his career in Oklahoma City, scored 24 points and dished out nine assists against his former team.

Context of Recent Matchups

This marked the Thunder's second win over the Kings in 11 days. In the previous October game, the Kings had a healthy Sabonis while the Thunder played without Chet Holmgren. This game featured the opposite scenario, with Sabonis sidelined and Holmgren contributing 10 points and seven rebounds.

“Sabonis watched from the bench in street clothes while Holmgren had 10 points and seven rebounds.”

Author’s summary: Isaiah Hartenstein’s standout game powered the Thunder’s decisive win over the Kings, highlighting shifts in player availability and strong team support.

Newsday — 2025-11-08