The time has come — this team is almost fully healthy. With Chet Holmgren back in the lineup and Alex Caruso off the injury report, all the pieces are coming together. Ajay Mitc

Oklahoma City Thunder receives boost with Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe returns against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Thunder star center logged just 22 minutes in his initial return, which came on the first leg of a back-to-back. Coming off an injury that sidelined him for months, it made sense for Oklahoma City to rest him in the second game in as many nights.

For the first time since preseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled out their ideal starting lineup. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein started together in their double-big lineup. It led to a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Oklahoma City has coasted to a 38-9 record before the All-Star break, which is tied for least amount of losses in the NBA. The Thunder are on track to have its

Although he still hasn't been fully reintegrated into the OKC Thunder offense, Chet Holmgren's impact on winning has been tremendous since returning to the court.