Wesley Matthews was ready for the moment when it arrived Monday night at Staples Center, embracing it, staying prepared for it, delivering key plays when the Lakers called on him in a time of need against Oklahoma City.
It simply was a stellar effort by Matthews, his effort after not seeing any time for 10 days a testament to his professionalism and team-first attitude on this loaded and deep Lakers team.
Matthews scored 16 points in a 119-112 overtime win, shooting five for seven from the field and an even more impressive four of five from three-point range that helped put him in the NBA’s record books.