Mavericks' Wesley Matthews: Expected to play Friday vs. 76ers

Matthews (calf) is expected to play Friday against the 76ers, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

The Mavericks are still officially listing Matthews as questionable on their injury report, but it sounds as though he was present for the team's morning shootaround and is on track to play following a one-game absence due to the right calf strain. Assuming Matthews is cleared to suit up, he'd likely take back his starting role on the wing from Dorian Finney-Smith and face no minute restrictions.