Toronto Raptors: 6 Revelations From Game 5 Win Over Wizards
By Demar Grant
2. Hello? Is Serge Ibaka there?
Will the Real Serge Ibaka please stand up? Ibaka has been an enigma the entire series and this game is no different. Regular season Ibaka was a good spot up shooter, a willing driver and kind of a black hole.
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Post season Ibaka is a ghost. In 22 minutes of action, he posted a stat line of three points, two rebounds and an assist. That’s it.
It might be a stretch to say Ibaka is the Wizards-third best player in the series. However, it’s not that far off.
He’s been a turnover monster on drives, screen and rolls and under pressure. The Raptors should count themselves lucky that he only turned the ball over once in Game 5.