The full Wesley Matthews experience was on display Wednesday night in his first visit to American Airlines Center since the Mavericks traded him last month.
He got a warm reception when he was announced with the Indiana Pacers’ starting lineup, then locked down defensively on the first few possessions of the game, forcing two turnovers by Luka Doncic. He hit a mess of 3-pointers before he was done, too.
Most notably, in the second quarter, he tapped his heart to the fans as the Mavericks played a video tribute on the big screen. The video showed Matthews contributing in the community as well as on the court.