Wesley Matthews Suffers Ruptured Achilles Tendon Versus Dallas Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers have confirmed that Wesley Matthews has been diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles Tendon. His season is over. Here was the incident:

Here are some comments from Wesley:

The recovery time for an achilles tear depends on the severity, but Matthews will probably be out for at least six months, and likely longer. The Blazers organization confirmed the injury, as well as the end of his season. Wesley said this after the game:

Matthews knows it will take about 8 months or more to recover. Said he try to heal in five months #Blazers

— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) March 6, 2015

Matthews said he felt a pop and looked back, because it felt like someone had kicked him from behind in Achilles.

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 6, 2015

Matthews looked back and "I was praying. I was praying that someone was back there. No one was back there." Then ...

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 6, 2015

Matthews heard official Ron Garretson: "He says, 'Oh, no.’ He knew."

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 6, 2015

"It's so unfair. I don't care about our team. I don't care about basketball. It's just…it's unfair. He didn't deserve that."-- Batum on Wes

— Erik Gundersen (@blazerbanter) March 6, 2015

An illustration of Matthews' character and leadership: He came out and talked tonight, knowing he was lost for season. Rare move these days.

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 6, 2015

Aldridge on Matthews: "He’s the heart and soul of this team. ...You can’t replace who he is and what he’s meant to this organization ..."

— Joe Freeman (@BlazerFreeman) March 6, 2015

"A lot of guys don’t practice in the NBA when they’re of his caliber, and he brings it every day." — McCollum on Matthews

— Casey Holdahl (@CHold) March 6, 2015

Deadspin did an extensive write-up about what an Achilles Tear means for an NBA player. It's worth a read.

After his injury, the Blazers went on to defeat the Dallas Mavericks, 94-75.

Social Reaction:

Wes. pic.twitter.com/al8EQQ9nH8

— Bruce Ely (@bruceely) March 6, 2015

Prayers to my brother @wessywes2

— Dorell Wright (@DWRIGHTWAY1) March 6, 2015

Sad to hear the news about @wessywes2. Talented player and real good dude... Wishing him a speedy recovery!

— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) March 6, 2015

Praying for my teammate and brother @wessywes2

— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) March 6, 2015

Hate to see someone who loves the game that way go down; gives it all every nite. What we do next we do for @wessywes2 #NeverSayDie #RIPCITY

— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) March 6, 2015

Praying for my brother @wessywes2 He has the heart of the champion and he won't let this stop him.

— Lamarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) March 6, 2015

Really sad when I heard the news about @wessywes2 ... I'm with you Wes!!

— Victor Claver (@Victor_Claver) March 6, 2015