Ibaka’s ‘double-double’ guides a record Raptors

The Hispanic-Congolese power forward Serge Ibaka, with a 'double-double' of 22 points and 10 rebounds, has commanded Toronto Raptors this morning, who have linked their thirteenth consecutive victory, against Indiana Pacers (106-115), in an NBA day in which Ricky Rubio's Phoenix Suns have overwhelmed Houston Rockets (127-91).

At the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Canadians (38-14) continue to try to cut distances to Milwaukee Bucks (44-7), leaders of the Eastern Conference, and have added their thirteenth consecutive victory, increasing their historical mark.

On this occasion, Ibaka was the top scorer by contributing 22 points -8 of 17 field shots, including 3 of 5 triples, and 1 of 2 from the personnel line- in 40 minutes, in which he also contributed 10 rebounds and 3 assists

Meanwhile, the Catalan center Marc Gasol was low for the fifth consecutive game because of his left thigh injury, which will foreseeably keep him off the court until after the All Star next week in Chicago.

For their part, the Suns (21-31) ended a run of four straight losses at home against the Rockets, although the result is still not enough to reach the playoff positions in the West. The forward Kelly Oubre and the guard Devin Booker, with 39 and 33 each, led the attack of the Arizona.

The Catalan base Ricky Rubio enjoyed 23 minutes on the track, in which he contributed 5 points, 2 rebounds and 10 assists, a figure that made him the reference of his in the most supportive facet of the game.

– STATISTICS OF SPANISH PLAYERS.

SERGE IBAKA: 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

RICKY BLOND: 5 points, 2 rebounds and 10 assists.

MARC GASOL: Injured.