The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88, taking a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Isaiah Hartenstein, with 12 points and 5 rebounds, aims to follow in Dirk Nowitzki's footsteps as a German NBA champion. Despite missing out on recent national team achievements, Hartenstein expressed a desire to play in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. His commitment to the NBA has led to limited national team participation, as emphasized by coach Gordon Herbert's selection criteria, which Hartenstein did not meet.
"At the beginning, we got the shots we wanted, we just didn't make them. A few layups missed. Once our offense found its footing, we took our game to the next level."
"The NBA will always be No. 1 for me. Regarding this year's European Championship and the 2027 World Cup, we'll have to see how far we get in the playoffs and how my body feels."
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