Lachlan Olbrich was available for Sunday’s game against the Mavericks after shedding his probable tag and suiting up in Chicago’s regular-season finale.
The availability capped a steady stretch for Olbrich, who started Friday’s loss to the Magic and had logged double-digit minutes in six straight outings. Over that six-game stretch, he averaged 5.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.0 minutes per game.
Chicago’s regular-season finale gave the team one last chance to use Olbrich after he had been listed as probable. His recent role had already expanded, with the six-game run showing consistent time on the floor and production across points, rebounds and assists.
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The remaining question is how Chicago chooses to carry that usage forward after the finale. Olbrich’s last six games suggested a player who had moved beyond spot duty and into a more reliable rotation role, and Friday’s start confirmed the staff was willing to lean on him when it mattered.