| 4/24/2013 10:04:00 PM |
Description: OKC power forward Serge Ibaka nailed a clutch jumper to put the game out of reach late in Wednesday night's win over Houston. | Insight: The Rockets left Ibaka wide open and he burned them by hitting a 19-footer with 31 seconds left on the clock. Ibaka (12 points) also contributed 11 rebounds and six blocks in the victory. | | |
| 4/18/2013 11:22:00 AM |
Description: For the second season in a row, Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka led the NBA in blocked shots (3.0 bpg in 2012-13). | Insight: He came on strong late in the season (3.2 bpg post All-Star break) and was finally able to pass Milwaukee's Larry Sanders (2.8 bpg) down the stetch. Mostly known as a defensive specialist during his first three seasons in the league, Ibaka's offensive game improved immensely in 2012-13. He finished the season with new career-highs in points (13.2 ppg), field goal percentage (57.3 percent) and three-point shooting (35.1 percent success rate). | | |
| Hot | 3/31/2013 10:33:00 AM |
Description: Thunder forward Serge Ibaka continued his shot blocking binge with eight rejections Saturday versus Milwaukee. | Insight: He's averaging an absurd 5.4 blocks per game in his last five contests. He's scored in double-digits in four of those five games (12.6 ppg during the streak). | | |
| 3/20/2013 6:50:00 PM |
Description: Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka (eye) will play Wednesday against the Grizzlies, according to Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman. | Insight: Ibaka took an elbow to the head from a teammate Tuesday and was questionable for Wednesday's game. He is averaging 13.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 2.9 blocks per contest and leads the league with 192 blocks. | | |
| 3/20/2013 10:20:00 AM |
Description: Oklahoma City power forward Serge Ibaka is questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis after taking an elbow to the head from teammate Reggie Jackson on Tuesday. | Insight: Ibaka is averaging 13.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 2.9 blocks per contest. He leads the league in blocks with 192. | | |
| 3/17/2013 10:03:00 PM |
Description: OKC power forward Serge Ibaka had an 18-16 double-double with three blocks Sunday versus Dallas. | Insight: Ibaka, Larry Sanders and Roy Hibbert are the only three players in the NBA with more than 170 blocks this season. Ibaka has the most with 189, but Sanders is has a higher per game average. | | |
| 3/5/2013 5:00:00 PM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka won't be suspended for hitting Los Angeles' Blake Griffin in the groin, though he did incur a fine of $25,000. SOURCE: Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated | Insight: Ibaka received a flagrant foul for the action but wasn't ejected from the game. That he avoided a suspension is good news for fantasy owners since Ibaka is averaging 15 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 blocks over his last six games. | | |
| 2/6/2013 10:34:00 PM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka had a strong night Wednesday against the Warriors: 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists and six blocks. | Insight: The four assists are actually a season high; Ibaka now has 26 dimes on the season. Ibaka's blocks are down from 3.7 to 2.9, but he has taken on a greater role with scoring and rebounding this season while improving his free-throw percentage. | | |
| 1/31/2013 10:47:00 PM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka took the night off offensively (four points on 2-of-3 shooting) Thursday against Memphis but he made up for it by swatting away six shots. | Insight: That breaks a streak of six consecutive double-digit point games for the 23-year-old. The six blocks are the most Ibaka has had in a game since November 30th against Utah (season-high seven rejections). | | |
| 1/16/2013 7:33:00 PM |
Description: Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against Denver. Ibaka missed a pair of games earlier this week while dealing with a bruised chest. | Insight: Ibaka has been a stud on the boards all season (8.4 rpg). He's also among the game's best shot blockers (2.8 bpg, second in the NBA). | | |
| 1/16/2013 11:41:00 AM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (chest contusion) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver. He'll be a game-time decision. | Insight: Ibaka (14.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.8 bpg) missed his first game of the season on Sunday. Unless this is a more serious issue, Ibaka should be able to return Wednesday. | | |
| 1/14/2013 8:03:00 PM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (chest contusion) won't play Monday at Phoenix. | Insight: Ibaka (14.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.8 bpg) missed his first game of the season on Sunday. Unless this is a more serious issue, Ibaka should be able to return Wednesday. | | |
| 1/14/2013 9:46:00 AM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka is questionable for Monday's game against Phoenix. Ibaka has a bruised chest. | Insight: On Sunday Ibaka (14.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.8 bpg) missed his first game this season. Nick Collison (5.8 ppg) would get the start in his place. | | |
| 1/13/2013 8:54:00 PM |
Description: Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka is out for Sunday's game against Portland. Ibaka has a bruised chest. | Insight: It's the first game Ibaka has missed all season. Nick Collison (5.8 ppg) is getting the start in his place. | | |
| 1/13/2013 11:10:00 AM |
Description: Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka suffered a chest contusion during Friday's game against the Lakers and is questionable to play Sunday. SOURCE: Oklahoman | Insight: The Thunder blew out the Lakers Friday so they didn't have to force Ibaka back into action after the third quarter. We'll keep you posted regarding his status for Sunday's game at Portland. | | |
| 1/7/2013 10:23:00 PM |
Description: Thunder forward Serge Ibaka went off for 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting Monday in a loss to Washington. | Insight: That's a season-high for Ibaka. We always knew Ibaka was a talented shot blocker (2.9 bpg) and rebounder (8.5 rpg). Ibaka's newly-found scoring touch (career-high 14.4 ppg) is an added bonus for fantasy owners. | | |
| 12/17/2012 10:21:00 PM |
Description: Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka tied a season-high with 25 points and grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds with three blocks Monday against the Spurs. | Insight: Ibaka's fantasy value has jumped to a new level now that he's a scoring threat. He's averaging 14.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting .584/.842. | | |
| Hot | 11/30/2012 11:02:00 PM |
Description: Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka continued the block party Friday against the Jazz, sending away seven shots to go along with 12 points and seven rebounds. | Insight: Ibaka blocked six shots Wednesday and now has 57 rejections in 17 games (3.4 bpg). He's a top-10 fantasy property. | | |
| Hot | 11/28/2012 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka swatted away six shots Wednesday en route to a 120-98 win over the Rockets. | Insight: Ibaka also added 23 points and nine rebounds. Wednesday was Ibaka's third game of the season with at least six rejections. | | |
| Hot | 11/24/2012 10:10:00 PM |
Description: Thunder forward Serge Ibaka's offensive renaissance continued Saturday against the 76ers as he scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, his 12th straight double-digit scoring effort. | Insight: Including the playoffs, Ibaka played 86 games last season and failed to score in double figures in three straight games at any point. He's now done it 12 consecutive times. He's also taking 3.0 free throws per game, up from 1.8 last season, and making 88 percent of his shots from the line (66.1 percent in 2011-12). | | |
