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Ibaka makes immediate impact in Raptors debut with massive block

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Welcome to the 6ix, Serge Ibaka.

The Toronto Raptors needed a shot in the arm on defense, which is why general manager Masai Ujiri made the move to acquire Ibaka in a trade with the Orlando Magic.

In his debut north of the border Friday night against the Boston Celtics, the 27-year-old showed off his elite shot-blocking ability right out of the gate with a huge rejection of All-Star Isaiah Thomas.

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