As I contemplate the weekend performances in the NBA and which one I should blog about, because there were some great ones, I'm drawn to a performance most would maybe overlook. Sure Kevin Durant had 51 points, Russell Westbrook had 40 points, and Lebron James was two assists away from a triple-double there was one that stood out from all of these. It was Serge Ibaka's triple-double.
Here is Ibaka's stat line for the night: 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 blocks. Now on the surface that may not sound as impressive as a 50-point game or a 40-point game, but when you dive into the stats a little more it makes sense. He has 14 points on six of seven shooting and he made two of four free throws. He also added a steal and only had one turnover. That is a pretty amazing feat considering everything else going on in the game.
Ibaka has proven time and time again how valuable he is to the Thunder. He continuously hustles to get rebounds and seems to always be getting back on defense getting blocks. The guy is a defensive beast and can provide an offensive spark when needed. He doesn't have to very often with the way Westbrook and Durant play, so he can continue to be the defensive stalwart and he will be a key cog in what is sure to be a deep playoff run by the Thunder.
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