Matisse Thybulle Earns Starting Nod for Lakers Season Opener

Matisse Thybulle earned a starting spot in the Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors after a strong training camp and preseason. The rangy 6-foot-5 defensive specialist averaged 1.3 steals per game during the preseason, constantly flummoxening teammates by jumping into passing lanes. He joins Ziaire Williams, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler in coach JJ Redick's first starting lineup of the new campaign.