In a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder will have starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, who they’ve missed since December, back from injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder bounced back from losing two at home with a 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. For the first time in over five weeks, Hartenstein’s name was removed from the Thunder’s injury report. Still, the Thunder will have its second rim protector in Hartenstein, alongside Chet Holmgren, as the seven-foot tandem causes fits for opposing teams in the paint. I have a lot of friends, family, neighbors,… pic.twitter.com/YlDQAymf3z — Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) January 28, 2026The Timberwolves will host the Thunder on Thursday.