Through three games, Isaiah Hartenstein has made his impact known. The 26-year-old unlocks several layers for the Oklahoma City Thunder on both ends of the floor. The skilled seven-footer has left quite the first impression on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already sees the benefits of Hartenstein. The seven-footer opens a sea of space for last year's MVP runner-up to play with. It's a dangerous threat opposing defenses must figure out or risk leaving him wide open.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his team's only two field goals of the final 8:25 to cap a 35-point performance, Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a third consecutive double-double and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 in San Francisco on Wednesday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Golden State Warriors 105-101, despite Jalen Williams' first-half injury and a late surge by the Warriors.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 13/28 from the field in 39 minutes of playing time. After the