Serge Ibaka back in the Raptors' starting lineup in place of Jonas Valanciunas on Friday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka is starting at center on Friday night.

What It Means:

Ibaka replaces Jonas Valanciunas at the five as the Raps go small against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Ibaka played 27 minutes off the bench in the season opener on Wednesday.

Our models projected Ibaka for 10.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes for 21.3 FanDuel points before the lineup change was announced on Friday.