Wesley Matthews questionable for Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

Matthews (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

After dealing with an array of injuries throughout the preseason, the Mavericks seem to be nearing full health as the regular season approaches, as all five of the team's projected starters -- including Matthews -- took part in a full-court, full-contact practice Thursday. Matthews has been practicing with contact for just under two weeks now, but because of the nine-month recovery timetable usually associated with torn Achilles' tendons, the Mavs have been understandably reluctant to push him back into preseason competition. However, with Matthews, who hasn't played in a game since March 5, progressing quicker than expected, it looks like he could get the chance to take the court before the regular season gets underway. Even if he isn't cleared to play Friday, it's appearing likely that Matthews will at least earn limited minutes in the regular-season opener next week, or join the lineup shortly thereafter.