Matisse Thybulle isn’t a player that Doc Rivers seems to fully trust. But the defensive stud has played well in limited action lately. With Tyrese Maxey back and De’Anthony Melton absolutely balling out, with P.J. Tucker not quite at full strength, it seems there’s still more room for Matisse. In fact, when you look at the numbers, and the film, it can start to feel downright awkward that he’s playing so sparingly this season.
Think back to last season, when the team acquired James Harden. Thybulle wasn’t but a couple of months removed from his masterclass performance defending Steph Curry at The Center in December of 2021.