Matisse Thybulle to enter starting lineup in Game 1 vs. Celtics?
by Dan Titus | Trail Blazers Correspondent | Sun, Aug 16th 4:36pm EDT
According the Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sixers head coach Brett Brown is “considering” starting F Matisse Thybulle versus the Celtics. (Keith Pompey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact:
Thybulle is arguably the best wing defender on the Sixers and with Ben Simmons presumably out for the season, inserting him into the starting lineup against the Celtics could be a savvy move to contain Boston’s explosive starting unit. The downside to this strategy is Thybulle’s offensive skill set is lacking. Known primarily a “3-and-D” wing who can’t generate offense on his own, Thybulle will have to create opportunities off turnovers and be ready to knock down three-pointers when the Celtics D collapses and double-teams Joel Embiid or Tobias Harris. While news of him entering the starting lineup likely increases his playing time, DFS players should not consider him a viable option.
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