Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka isn't the feared shot-blocker he once was coming into the league, but he turned back the clock in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks, emphatically rejecting the 7-foot-1 Thon Maker‘s dunk attempt.
Maker made a beautiful dive cut off the give-and-go with Malcolm Brogdon and was ready to slam it home, but the Raptors forward showed him just how he got the nickname Serge “Iblocka” for several seasons before evolving into a stretch big.
NBATV: Serge Ibaka DENIES Thon Maker at the rim! 👀#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ByuUZJkxle https://t.co/EY0vAwUvTG #NBA
— Instant NBA Updates (@InstaNBAUpdates) April 19, 2017
“Get that gahbage outta here!”
Ibaka's timing on the block had to be impeccable, as being one millisecond late can make all the difference between becoming a part of Maker's rookie poster and a highlight reel block that sparks a swift fast break.
The 6-foot-10 forward also enjoyed a good day from beyond the arc, tying a career-high four threes made in the game.
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