For as gifted as Matisse Thybulle is on the defensive end, his struggles offensively have severely limited his role at times.
That wasn’t the case Tuesday night in a win over the Kings. The two-time All-Defensive pick played over 22 minutes and scored a season-high 15 points while knocking down three threes, also a season high.
Thybulle, who got a surprise start with Tyrese Maxey still sidelined and De’Anthony Melton (back stiffness) and Danuel House, Jr. (foot laceration) both out, nearly squandered the opportunity.
Guarding the ultra-fast and dangerous De’Aaron Fox, Thybulle picked up two fouls just over 30 seconds into the game.