One of the biggest, both literally and figuratively, is Isaiah Hartenstein. He has changed the game for Oklahoma City from the moment he first stepped on the court and he hasn’t looked back. The Thunder’s weakness in the front court was exposed against Dallas a season ago,

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Isaiah Hartenstein talked to the local media after practice. Daigneault discussed the playoff whistle they've experienced so far, while Hartenstein talked about what it meant to get praised by his head coach for his cultural fit.

Thunder Stay Grounded and Focused as They Await Second-Round Opponent. As the Oklahoma City Thunder await their second-round matchup, head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t concerned