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The Thunder have been nearly unstoppable since Isaiah Hartenstein got healthy.

In 17 regular season games between his return from a hand injury on Nov. 20 and Thursday night's win over the Clippers, Oklahoma City, which is currently on a 13-game winning streak, has lost just one game – three to the team's hands. We lost on points. Amazing young Rockets.

Even before Thursday's win, the Thunder's net rating (+13.2) was arguably the best in the NBA.

Knicks vs. Thunder odds

Knicks vs. Thunder predictions

Hartenstein and Co. will face his former team, the New York Knicks, in Oklahoma City on Friday night, which could pose a challenge for the road team.

The only team as hot as the Knicks lately is the Thunder, but New York did it against much easier competition.

The Knicks are currently on a nine-game winning streak against the Raptors, Jazz, and Pelicans.

OKC's size makes it a tough matchup for the Knicks. The Thunder have multiple wing defenders who can attack Jalen Brunson, while Hartenstein is more than capable of handling Karl-Anthony Towns on the perimeter and in the post.

The star point guard has also been dealing with a lingering calf issue, which won't help his chances of upsetting the dominant Thunder.

They had the timing of their matchups and beat the best teams in the Western Conference consecutively.

But that hasn't deterred the Thunder as of late, going undefeated in six games this season.

Oklahoma City also had a great record on its home floor, posting a 14-2 record, the second-best home record in the NBA behind the Cavaliers.

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The Knicks have proven in recent weeks that they deserve to be considered one of the best teams in the NBA, but this streak must end soon.

Bet on the Thunder taking care of business on their home floor in a game that could be a preview of the NBA Finals.

Play: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 (-110, Fanatics Sportsbook)