Needing a spark, the Thunder got it thanks to Serge Ibaka. The injured Thunder big man returned by hitting his first five shots and terrorizing San Antonio defensively in a 106-97 Oklahoma City victory. The Spurs now lead the series, 2-1.
Good morning, Ibaka is running through that door
Ronald MartinezGood morning. Let’s basketball.
I-BACK-A FOR REAL: Serge Ibaka didn’t just return on Sunday. He was the best player on the floor, perhaps. He went 6-7 for 15 points with 7 rebounds and 4 blocks as he totally shut off the Spurs’ party in the paint as OKC won to bring the series to 2-1.
Read Article >Popovich pokes fun at Ibaka’s fast recovery
Joe Robbins“He’ll be fine.” Popovich said. Then, after a long pause, he added: “Or, he’s out for the rest of the playoffs.”
Here’s the full video, via @cjzero.
Read Article >Spurs try for 3-0 series lead over Thunder
Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsFor the Thunder, their one reprieve is that Sunday’s game is in friendly territory. All but one of San Antonio’s four playoff losses have come away from their home floor, so perhaps the MVP can do some damage at Chesapeake Energy Arena. If not, the Thunder could be in big trouble.
Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Read Article >Ibaka could return after all
Ronald MartinezSerge Ibaka might be heard from by the end of the Western Conference Finals after all. His left calf injury has improved to the point that the Thunder now consider him “day-to-day,” and there is “a possibility” that he will play in the Western Conference Finals, the team announced.
A source of Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski went one step further, saying there’s a “strong possibility” he plays in Sunday’s Game 3.
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