Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors came off the bench and recorded six blocks — making him the first bench player to do so in an NBA Finals game.

Ibaka entered the game with 2:13 left in the first quarter. Along with six big blocks, Ibaka recorded six points, five rebounds, two steals, and one assist, across 21 minutes of play.

Game 3 was a classic showing by Ibaka. To recall, during his stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was the team's last line of defense. He led the league in blocked shots in 2012 and 2013. And from 2012 to 2014, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

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So his defensive efforts in Game 3 is not surprising at all. If, at any, this may be a boost of confidence that he needs. The 29-year-old has slipped into a role player with the Raptors. Though he's had a few good games here and there, the big man has struggled to find the consistency in his game.

His six blocks against the Golden State Warriors is a testament to the fact that he still has it in him. He's a great defender in the paint and utilizes his timing, strength, and length very well.

The Raptors are going to need another great defensive effort for him in Game 4 on Friday.