Matisse Thybulle

Matisse Thybulle did it all in his first game with the Portland Trail Blazers, playing his trademark shutdown defense while even sprinkling in some long-range shooting. Acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline, the fourth-year pro denied Malik Beasley’s attempt from downtown with a full-extension swat into the crowd. Thybulle also connected on 4 of his 6 3-pointers for 14 points and added six rebounds, two assists and three blocks in his new squad’s 127-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 13, 2023.