Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Fails to score in win
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Thybulle produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 114-110 win over Indiana.
Thybulle missed both of his shot attempts, failing to score despite playing 29 minutes. While he did manage to add a steal and a block, this has to be chalked up as another underwhelming night. As has been the case for the past few years, Thybulle should be viewed as nothing more than a defensive stream option.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Scores in double figures
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Thybulle ended with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-105 victory over Utah.
Thybulle came off the bench for a sixth consecutive game Wednesday, and he's had inconsistent production since reverting to a reserve role. However, he scored in double figures during Wednesday's matchup, just the second time he's done so while coming off the bench. Over his last six appearances, Thybulle has averaged 6.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 24.2 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Notches three steals
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Thybulle closed with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 109-95 loss to the Cavaliers.
Thybulle was on the bench for a second consecutive game Wednesday, but he still managed to score in double figures for the third time in his last four appearances. He also recorded multiple steals for the second time this season. The 26-year-old has played at least 20 minutes in four consecutive matchups, averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Moves to bench
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Thybulle will move to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, according to Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site.
Toumani Camara will replace Thybulle in the first unit Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if this is a permanent switch. Thybulle is coming off arguably his best game of the season Sunday, as he produced 14 points with three assists, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes against the Lakers.
Thybulle registered 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 116-110 loss to the Lakers.
This was Thybulle's best scoring mark of the season despite the low minutes. Thybulle's appeal in fantasy basketball is largely due to his defensive abilities, but his steal rate has been much lower than in previous years so far.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Scores in double figures
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Thybulle finished Wednesday's 121-118 overtime loss to Sacramento with 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals across 34 minutes.
Thybulle saw a considerable uptick in minutes Wednesday with the Trail Blazers dealing with multiple absences. The 26-year-old responded with his first double-digit scoring total of the season while also leading the team in steals. While Thybulle has served exclusively as a starter this year, he hasn't been consistent enough to be reliable in season-long formats at this point.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Scoreless in victory
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Thybulle ended with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 victory over the Pistons.
Thybulle was held scoreless for the second time in five games this season, and he's now shooting just 38.9 percent from the field. So far in 2023-24, Thybulle's 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks per game have not been enough to compensate for his shooting woes.
Thybulle will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
While Thybulle was expected to start at small forward to open the season, his place in the first unit had yet to be confirmed. While Thybulle doesn't possess much offensive utility, he's an elite source of steals and blocks, making him a valuable asset in category formats.
Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Likely beginning year as starter
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Thybulle will likely be part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Thybulle was somewhat inconsistent for the Trail Blazers during preseason play, but coach Chauncey Billups said Monday that he's "pretty set" on starting Thybulle over Shaedon Sharpe once the regular season begins Wednesday. Thybulle started in all 22 of his appearances with Portland last year and averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.
Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Granted night off
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Thybulle won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Suns due to rest purposes, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Thybulle is set for a night off as Portland hopes to get a look at the squad's young talent in the preseason finale. He put together a rough shooting performance in Saturday's exhibition against the Jazz, going 1-for-5 from the field and missing all four attempts from beyond the arc.
Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Gets starting nod against Jazz
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Thybulle is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Thybulle will get the nod at small forward, and he is expected to fight for rotation minutes in the final games of the preseason. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 assists in 27.7 minutes across 22 games for the Trail Blazers in 2022-23.
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Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle: Not starting Thursday
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Thybulle is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Phoenix, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Thybulle got the start against the New Zealand Breakers the last time out, but he will head to the bench Thursday while Shaedon Sharpe moves into the first unit. Thybulle had eight points, a steal and a block against the Breakers.
