Although Marc Gasol has been getting a bigger share of minutes now that the Toronto Raptors are in the playoffs, Serge Ibaka is still playing a key role. In Friday night's 98-93 Game 3 victory over the Orlando Magic, Ibaka played important minutes after Gasol got in foul trouble, and head coach Nick Nurse praised the big man for it after the game:

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The stat sheet may not show how well Ibaka played, but he was an anchoring presence for the team when they needed it. Ibaka put up six points and eight rebounds in 21 minutes in the Raptors' win. Toronto was able to overcome a chaotic finish to the game to win the game and take a 2-1 lead over the Magic.

Serge Ibaka has enjoyed a large role on the Raptors throughout the season, and he has shined in the moments he has been given. Averaging 15.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, Ibaka is showing why he still has plenty to give an NBA team. Even though Marc Gasol has taken over the starter role, having a player like Ibaka coming off the bench is invaluable to the Raptors, and he will likely be a large factor in just how far the Raptors go in the playoffs.