It was a happy return to Manhattan for Isaiah Hartenstein, whose Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Knicks by a 126-101 final on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. The Western Conference-leading Thunder earned a two-game sweep of the Knicks after previously prevailing in a 117-107 home win last weekend.

The New York Knicks knew that trading for stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges would be a massive gamble while moving on from several key stalwarts from last season's playoff run. The point of gambling, though, is the chance to come out as a big winner.

Former Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein shared a hilarious pregame moment before facing each other as opponents.

With Mitchell Robinson’s return to NBA action still looming, New York Knicks fans are at their wits’ end. Robinson hasn’t played in over eight months, last appearing in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.

If the Knicks’ first Thunder test spiraled into a collapse, then this was a flop. A shellacking. And a drastic one, too.

Things have looked very different for the New York Knicks this season compared to last year. Instead of making their mark on the defensive end of the floor, the

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after he suffered a left soleus strain against the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night,

Hartenstein will miss his fifth straight contest Thursday due to a left calf strain. While the 26-year-old big man is expected to be re-evaluated in the coming days, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Portland.

Friday night marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s first time back at The Garden since leaving the Knicks this offseason, and the hometown crowd was sure to give him a warm welcome.

Center Daniel Gafford can come in and provide immediate relief, as the Dallas Mavericks have made him available in trade talks, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Jalen Brunson had 27 points and five assists. He shot 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. Karl-Anthony Towns turned in a 23-point and 10-rebound double-double. Josh Hart had a 16-point and 10-rebound double-double. Bridges and OG Anunoby combined for four points.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is out at least a week with a calf issue and will be re-evaluated after that.