'Sickening League' — Backlash Mounts Over Isaiah Hartenstein's 'Aggressive' Defense on Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle

The San Antonio Spurs gave the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the postseason in Game 1 behind a historic performance from Victor Wembanyama. As a result, the pressure was firmly on the reigning NBA champions going into the second game of the series.
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"I've been kissed harder" - Charles Barkley says people are overreacting to Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama

Charles Barkley says the reaction to Isaiah Hartenstein guarding Victor Wembanyama has become overblown.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks silence on his awkward Isaiah Hartenstein-Victor Wembanyama sideline comment

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clarified his confusing Game 2 interview comments regarding teammate Isaiah Hartenstein's physical defense on Victor Wembanyama.
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Thunder's bold gamble sends Isaiah Hartenstein an unmistakable message

The Oklahoma City Thunder came away with a Game 2 victory last night, and the team sent Isaiah Hartenstein an unmistakable message in the process.

NBA refs face backlash over ‘rigged’ claims as Victor Wembanyama manhandled by OKC

Victor Wembanyama dominated Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, but met his match in Game 2. The Oklahoma City Thunder will credit Isaiah Hartenstein’s physical performance to dominate