3 steals last night.
10 steals in the last 3 games.
Starter on a 10-2 team that he leads in steals and deflections, while shooting 39% from three.
The Lakers have the best minimum contract in the league.
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The Lakers provided some interesting stats about their defense:
The Hustle Behind the Wins
Through 12 games, the Lakers rank second in the NBA in steals per game (10.8), second in total deflections (240) and third in blocks per game (6.4).
• Luka Dončić leads the NBA in defensive loose balls recovered (nine) and is tied for second in charges drawn (four).
• Walker Kessler leads the NBA in contested shots (140).
• Matisse Thybulle ranks second in the NBA in deflections (50).
During their six consecutive wins, the Lakers have recorded 67 steals and 37 blocks. Their 11.2 steals per game lead the NBA over that span, beginning Nov. 1.
Matisse Thybulle went from a guy who couldn’t buy a bucket in Philly to a legit 3&D wing starting for the best team in the league.
Major respect to Thybulle for improving his game so much throughout the years 🔥
MATISSE CONTINUES TO BE THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE LAKERS TOGETHER! 💪
In yet another win for the Lakers bringing their record this season to a league leading 10-2, Matisse Thybulle continues to make all the winning plays on both ends of the floor!
Matisse Thybulle has been great tonight. He already has 6 points, 2 assists, and 1 block. This year, he’s averaging nearly a block per game, flirting with the rejection numbers he had during the 2021-22 campaign when he was an All-Defense player.
MATISSE IS EVERYWHERE FOR THE LAKERS! 😤💪
In a big Lakers win Matisse proved yet again why he's an invaluable piece for this team, making plays on both ends of the floor!
Lakers get a huge 138-117 win over Giannis and the Heat! 🔥