Hartenstein’s Maiden Triple-Double Leads Thunder to Commanding Victory Over Magic - Sportingpedia - Latest Sports News From All Over the World

Isaiah Hartenstein protecting the ball from Orlando Magic player

Key Takeaways:

Isaiah Hartenstein achieved his first career triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Orlando Magic 128-92
The Thunder became the first NBA team this season to reach 40 wins
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 121 consecutive games with at least 20 points

Dominant Performance in Oklahoma City

Isaiah Hartenstein delivered his inaugural career triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists within just 23 minutes of play, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder to an emphatic 128-92 triumph over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Isaiah Joe led the scoring for Oklahoma City, contributing 22 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander followed with 20 points and nine assists. Lu Dort notched 18 points, with first-time All-Star Chet Holmgren adding a double-double tally of 16 points and 10 rebounds.

With this win, the defending champion Thunder improved their record to 40-11, thereby becoming the first team in the NBA to reach 40 victories this season. Hartenstein became just the 10th player in Thunder history to register a triple-double.

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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 4, 2026

Orlando Hampered by Injuries

Jalen Suggs led the Magic with 20 points, whilst Paolo Banchero posted 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting. The Magic continued to miss their leading scorer, Franz Wagner, who was sidelined for the fifth consecutive game due to a high left ankle sprain.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City were without Jalen Williams for the eighth straight fixture as he managed a hamstring issue. Ajay Mitchell also missed his sixth consecutive outing, still recovering from an abdominal strain.

Game Flow and Notable Moments

The contest took place during the Thunder’s fourth annual HBCU Night, part of the team’s Black History Month festivities, which spurred a lively atmosphere inside the arena. Isaiah Joe’s buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of the first quarter set the tone, capping a 39-14 lead for Oklahoma City – the lowest opening-quarter score allowed by the Thunder all season.

Joe electrified the home crowd with a left-handed dunk over Paolo Banchero in the second quarter, followed by a successful free throw to complete the three-point play, extending the margin to 56-24. By halftime, Oklahoma City maintained a commanding 68-41 advantage.

During the second half, attention shifted to whether Gilgeous-Alexander could keep alive his streak of games with at least 20 points. After starting the half on 12 points, he reached the 20-point mark with a free throw at 2:14 remaining in the fourth quarter, moving within five games of Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20-point outings.