The Oklahoma City Thunder get started in the 2025 NBA Finals tonight against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1, with center Isaiah Hartenstein expected to be a key contributor in the frontcourt.
Hartenstein, who signed with the Thunder this offseason, has been a consistent performer throughout the postseason, particularly in rebounding and interior defense.
PrizePicks has set Hartenstein’s projections for NBA Finals Game 1 set at 7.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks for Thursday’s Finals opener. Build your first PrizePicks Lineup today and get a $50 bonus free when you play your first $5!
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Let’s analyze Hartenstein’s projections for Thursday, June 5, based on his recent performance and playoff averages.
Isaiah Hartenstein Projection: 7.5 Points
- Hartenstein is averaging 9.2 points per game in the 2025 playoffs, shooting 62.2% from the field.
- Before the series vs. the Timberwolves, Hartenstein had at least eight points in 9-of-11 playoff games. His minutes were down vs. Timberwolves, leading to less scoring opportunities.
- He’s scored at least eight points in 10-of-16 playoff games, often capitalizing on dump-offs and second-chance looks.
- The Pacers are allowing the third-most points in the paint among remaining playoff teams (48.1), creating opportunity for Hartenstein’s interior scoring.
Isaiah Hartenstein Projection: 7 Rebounds
- Hartenstein is averaging 7.9 rebounds per game – 5.1 defensive rebounds per game – in the postseason, and has posted seven or more boards in 10-of-16 games.
- Despite his postseason success, Hartenstein’s minutes and stats were down in the Western Conference Finals, where he averaged 19.8 points and 6.0 rebounds.
- He ranks second on OKC in total rebounds despite playing under 25 minutes per game.
- Indiana ranks near the bottom of playoff teams in rebound rate (47.5%) and struggled on the glass against Karl-Anthony Towns (12.2 RPG) and Mitchell Robinson (7.5 RPG) in Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein Projection: 0.5 Blocks
- Hartenstein has recorded at least one block in 9-of-16 playoff games, averaging 0.6 blocks per game – below his regular season average of 1.1 blocks per game.
- He has at least one block in three of his last four games, despite playing less than 20 minutes in three of those games.
- Hartenstein had one block in one of the two games vs. the Pacers this year.
- The Thunder ranked second in the regular season with 5.7 blocks per game.
- Hartenstein is averaging 1.2 blocks per game at home this season, and 1.1 blocks on the full season.
All Isaiah Hartenstein Projections for NBA Finals Game 1
Here are all of the Isaiah Harternstein projections vs. the Pacers tonight in NBA Finals Game 1 on Thursday, June 5, via PrizePicks NBA.
- 17 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 1.5 Assists (Goblin)
- 9.5 Pts+Asts
- 3.5 FG Made
- 21 Fantasy Score
- 6 FG Attempted
Make Hartenstein Picks in Finals Game 1
Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein has been a reliable contributor for the Thunder throughout the 2025 playoffs, particularly in scoring efficiency, rebounding, and providing interior defense.
His Game 1 projections align with his postseason performance, making them noteworthy for consideration on PrizePicks NBA tonight for Game 1.
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