Serge is DAY TO DAY!!!!!

[Podirk]

Woj said it so it's true!!!!

[kd 35]

Game 3 isn't until Sunday night so the extra rest he's getting will definitely help. I really hope to see the team return to form if he's able to play. I'm almost expecting it now based on this news.

I thought this was interesting news though because the Thunder organization (particularly Scott Brooks) kept shooting down the notion that he could even possibly return.

[Balkman32]

Wow. Great! We need to Serge energy into that building on Sunday.

[kd 35]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serge-ibaka-could-return-for-game-3-of-the-western-conference-finals-171131400.html

From the article:

“The abundance of blood and therefore swelling in Serge’s calf has reduced substantially and unexpectedly, allowing a level of movement and stability not thought possible after the initial diagnosis," Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement.

These reports all sound pretty positive considering what we've been hearing all week. He still has about 56 hours until game-time. I'm hoping he's not rushed back at the risk of re-injury but it's clear the team needs him to get past the Spurs. As we know, there's never been a team come back from 3-0. At the same time, a healthy Serge changes the whole dynamic of this series. If he's able to start on Sunday, the crowd will go nuts at the sound of "#9; Serge Ibaka!" in the player introductions.

[spearsy23]

We've spotted SAS a 2-0 lead, I don't see us taking 4 out of 5 even if both teams were completely healthy. You never know though.

[The Joseph]

Serge Wolverine!!!!

[bondom34]

I don't expect a comeback in the series, but this still made my day. Just hope he's healthy, I just want some competition.

[DontH8TheBrody]

God would I be fired up if he starts and is back to normal Serge for sunday.

[spearsy23]

Looks like he's starting today. I don't expect him to be a difference maker, especially after seeing him limping around after a light workout yesterday.