Serge Ibaka (rest) will be held out of Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Ibaka (rest) will be held out of Tuesday's game against the Pistons for rest, Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman reports.

Analysis:

The Thunder are playing the second half of a back-to-back set Tuesday, so coach Billy Donovan will use the opportunity to rest both Ibaka and Kevin Durant in advance of the postseason. Kyle Singler and Dion Waiters, respectively, will take their places in the starting lineup Tuesday, giving the Thunder more of a small-ball look. Ibaka should be back on the floor Thursday when the Thunder take on the Clippers.