See Rudy Gobert being violently blocked on a dunk attempt doesn't happen every morning. Seeing the French pivot get tarred a second time in the same match, just as authoritarianly, happens even less often.
This shows the prowess ofIsaiah Hartenstein who, without scoring much against the Wolves a few days ago, still had a notable impact in the Knicks' racket (7 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 interceptions, 3 blocks in 39 minutes).
Two days later against Chicago's gluttonous Andre Drummond, the New York pivot did even more on a statistical level: 10 points (4/6 on shots), 20 rebounds and 5 blocks! That is to say a career record in the second category and a career record equaled in the third category mentioned.
Praises of Julius Randle
The kind of performance likely to make people forget Mitchell Robinson, stuck in the infirmary until the end of the season, whom the former Clippers interior has replaced since mid-December.
“ To be honest, I'm impressed with how well he protects the rim. We're used to Mitch doing it, covering our mistakes when we're being beaten on the dribble. He's a monster at the moment. Facing Drummond and grabbing 20 rebounds is not cheap. So it was amazing », Enthuses Julius Randle after this match won by the Knicks.
Jalen Brunson talks about a performance “ phenomenal. With Mitch on the sidelines, his minutes have increased and he is playing very well. We're all happy for him, but we all knew he was capable of doing that. » Namely fulfilling a pivotal role within an ambitious Eastern Conference team.
“Free agent” next summer
Substitute since the start of the season, the 25-year-old contributed good minutes – around twenty on average – with around 6 points, 6 rebounds and 1 block. Since Tom Thibodeau integrated him into his five, his performance has risen to 7 points, 10 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on average, over 33 minutes.
“ I show that I can take on this role, that’s the most important thing. I've always had confidence in my abilities to be able to do it, but I've never really been in that situation. Before, I finished matches, but now I regularly play more than 30 minutes. I feel like I can continue to build on this foundation “, show pivot who has only started 20 times in his career (out of 281 matches).
The one who is also known for his qualities as a passer adds: “ We miss Mitch very much. I'll be happy when he comes back so we can have this power duo that we formed, because it was something special. But for now, I have to keep moving forward. »And thus ensure that the Knicks extend him with a nice check at the end of the season.
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | HOU | 28 | 8 | 48.8 | 33.3 | 78.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | HOU | 23 | 12 | 65.7 | 0.0 | 67.9 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 4.7 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 46 | 12 | 55.0 | 33.3 | 64.8 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5.1 |
| 2020-21 * | DEN | 30 | 9 | 51.3 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.5 |
| 2020-21 * | KEY | 16 | 18 | 58.2 | 33.3 | 68.6 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 8.3 |
| 2021-22 | LAKE | 68 | 18 | 62.6 | 46.7 | 68.9 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 8.3 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 82 | 20 | 53.5 | 21.6 | 67.6 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.0 |
| 2023-24 | NYK | 34 | 23 | 58.9 | 33.3 | 68.7 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 6.3 |
| Total | 281 | 17 | 58.0 | 31.0 | 68.1 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
