Trainer's room busy as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 4
The Heat were embarrassed in Game 2, losing home-court advantage in their Eastern Conference finals matchup with BostonMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Questionable for Monday Tucker is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Boston on Monday due to left knee irritation, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The veteran forward played through the injury during Game 3 on Saturday and put up 17 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block in 38 minutes. Given that performance, Tucker seems likely to be available for Monday's contest.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 17 points in win Tucker closed Saturday's 109-103 win over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 17 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block an...
Impact Tucker registered his best scoring output of the entire playoff run and did it in a game where the Heat needed all the help they could get following Jimmy Butler's knee injury. Tucker's contributions often go beyond the box score, but there's no question he'd become an even more valuable player if he can put up these numbers on a regular basis. For what it's worth, he has scored in double digits in three of his last five appearances.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat Alert: Miami beats Boston 109-103 for 2-1 series lead
Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker back for Heat, start Game 3 Saturday in Boston in East finals Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker were back in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat in Saturday night’ s Game 3 at TD Garden against the Boston C...
MAY 22, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Available Saturday Tucker (knee) will play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Tucker exited Game 2 with a bruised knee, but he's feeling good enough to take the court. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) will also be available for Miami. Since the start of Round 2, Tucker is averaging 7.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.6 minutes.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics' Williams out, Heat's Lowry, Tucker warming up
The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams III will be out for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Heat due to soreness and swelling in his left kneeMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker back at work for Heat ahead of East finals Game 3 in Boston Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker were back in the mix for the Miami Heat ahead for Saturday night’ s Game 3 at TD Garden against the Boston Celtic...
MAY 21, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker back in Heat mix ahead of East finals Game 3 in Boston BOSTON — Kyle Lowry and P.J. Tucker were on the court Saturday morning for the Miami Heat ahead of Saturday night’s Game 3 at TD Garden agai...
MAY 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Intends to play in Game 3 Coach Erik Spoelstra said Tucker (knee) will warm up "with the intention to play" ahead of Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel re...
Impact Tucker sustained a knee bruise in Thursday's Game 2 and was questionable ahead of Game 3, but it appears as though he'll be able to play through the issue. Over 13 appearances since the start of the playoffs, he's averaged 8.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 3 Tucker (knee) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Tucker left Game 2 due to a knee bruise after playing 22 minutes, and his status is up in the air for Game 3. Kyle Lowry (hamstring) is also questionable. If Tucker sits out, more minutes could be in store for Victor Oladipo, Duncan Robinson and/or Markieff Morris.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smart, gritty Celtics hope to maintain intensity vs Heat
The Boston Celtics got outworked by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals but returned the favor in Game 2MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Losing P.J. Tucker Would Be A Big Blow To The Miami Heat Heat awaiting the status of Tucker’s MRI on knee injury
MAY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PJ Tucker to undergo MRI Chris Haynes: Miami Heat forward PJ Tucker will undergo an MRI on his left knee tomorrow morning, league sources tell @YahooSports.Source: T...
MAY 20, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Boston, Miami square off with series tied 1-1
The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in game three of the Eastern Conference finals with the series tied 1-1MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics roll past Heat 127-102, tie Eastern finals at 1-1
Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown each scored 24 and the Boston Celtics dominated the first half to roll past the Miami Heat 127-102 and tie the Eastern...MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for rest of Game 2 Tucker suffered a knee contusion and will not return to Thursday's Game 2 against the Celtics.
Impact Tucker was forced to exit Game 2 in the third quarter following a left knee contusion. The veteran will not return to action, which means Caleb Martin will likely see an uptick in minutes. The extent of the injury remains unclear at this time. Tucker left the game with five points and four rebounds in 22 minutes of action.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler Explains The True Value Of P.J. Tucker Butler says Tucker is “one of the biggest reasons why we’re winning”
MAY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jimmy Butler Explains The True Value Of P.J. Tucker Butler says Tucker is “one of the biggest reasons why we’re winning”
MAY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The Stats Are Hiding a Secret About the Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker Tucker did a little bit of everything in a Game 1 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals — including help neutralize J...
MAY 18, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107
Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Easte...MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting second half Tucker (ankle) has returned to the court and will start the second half of Tuesday's Game 1 against Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact It appears Tucker was able to shake off the injury back in the Miami locker room, so he'll be available as the Heat start the second half of Game 1. He finished the first half with two points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits to locker room Tucker appeared to suffer a right ankle injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 against Boston and limped to the locker room shortly thereafter, Tim Reynolds of the As...
Impact Tucker was limping substantially as he made his way back to the Miami locker room, but the extent of the injury remains unclear at this time. If he's unable to return to the game, Caleb Martin could see increased run in the second half of Game 1.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Game 1 Tucker (calf) will play in Tuesday's Game 1 against Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact As has been the case throughout the playoffs, Tucker's calf injury is no longer a concern, but the Heat continue to include him on their injury report. He'll be available for his usual, full workload.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back on injury report Tucker (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Celtics.
Impact Once again, there's no reason to believe Tucker is still bothered by his calf injury, but the Heat continue to list him on the injury report anyway. It's unclear if this is a misplaced effort at gamesmanship by Miami, but Tucker's status is not in any jeopardy. The defensive-minded veteran averaged 8.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 made threes per game in Round 2 against Philly.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
