Middleton might have remained out even if Bucks had advanced
Khris Middleton might not have been available for the Eastern Conference finals even if the Milwaukee Bucks had made it that farMAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Erik Spoelstra: NBA should show P.J. Tucker highlights at rookie orientation Spoelstra believes Tucker embodies precisely what players should strive to be in order to help their teams win at the highest level.
MAY 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Joel Embiid would like Sixers to add P.J. Tucker types of players to roster Joel Embiid would like the Philadelphia 76ers to add a P.J. Tucker type of player to the roster.
MAY 13, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
PJ Tucker on Jimmy Butler: 'He's never scared of the moment' Nick Friedell: Tucker on Jimmy “He’s never scared of the moment. And that in itself is a talent because I’ve played with guys who are really...
MAY 13, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Heat reach East finals, with Max Strus playing a key role
Max Strus probably couldn’t have envisioned thisMAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available for Game 6 Tucker (calf) is available for Thursday's Game 6 at Philadelphia, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Tucker is showing true grit by playing through a calf strain that's rendered him questionable for a 10th straight game. During the current series, he's averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.0 minutes.
MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ASK IRA: Has P.J. Tucker surpassed what Jae Crowder offered Heat in 2020? Has P.J. Tucker become the Miami Heat's Jae Crowder 2.0?
MAY 12, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Gets phantom injury tag again Tucker (calf) is listed questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Tucker hasn't missed any time during the playoffs and does not appear to be injured, yet the Heat continue to include him on every injury report. Tucker is coming off of a 10-point, seven-assist, four-rebound, one-steal effort in Tuesday's Game 5 blowout win.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Team-high seven assists in win Tucker amassed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 120-85 victory over the 76ers.
Impact After three straight single-digit performances, Tucker notched his fifth outing with at least 10 points of the postseason. The defensive-minded forward also dished out a team-high seven assists, falling one short of his season high. Through 10 postseason contests, Tucker has averaged 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.6 minutes.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadel...MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go for Game 5 Tucker (knee) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Tucker had been dealing with a calf issue, but he landed on the injury report ahead of Game 5 with knee irritation. Regardless, the defensive-minded forward will be available once again. Across nine postseason contests, Tucker has averaged 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.3 minutes per game.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee irritation Tucker is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers due to knee irritation, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Tucker had been dealing with a calf issue throughout the playoffs, but now the veteran is listed on the injury report with a knee issue. Regardless, he's appeared in every game of the postseason so far and has averaged 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.3 minutes.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Tucker (calf) is available for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Tucker was questionable once again prior to Game 4, but he'll continue to play through his calf injury. He's averaged 8.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 28.8 minutes per game since the start of the playoffs.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 4 Tucker (calf) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the 76ers.
Impact Tucker being marked as questionable and then playing is a staple of the playoffs at this point, and the same has been the case with many other members of the Heat. In this series, he's averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3
Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat...MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
P.J. Tucker & Matisse Thybulle getting into it 😳 HEATED MOMENT
MAY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Expected to play Friday Tucker (calf) will warm up with the intention to play in Friday's Game 3 against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Tucker -- along with the rest of the Heat players listed as questionable -- will warm up ahead of Friday's Game 3 and is expected to play. The veteran recorded six points, one rebound and one steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 victory.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Friday Tucker (calf) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the 76ers.
Impact Tucker has appeared in every playoff game despite the injury tag, so it would be shocking if he was unable to play Friday. In Games 1 and 2, he totaled 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Con...MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Wednesday Tucker (calf) is available for Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Tucker continues to deal with a calf injury, but he'll be able to play through the issue for a sixth consecutive game. He'll presumably remain in the starting five for Game 2 after he averaged 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.2 minutes per game to begin the postseason.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker Gives His Definition Of Heat Culture Tucker breaks down the Heat’s signature saying
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Miami takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia
The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat's P.J. Tucker earns Dabo Swinney seal of approval with Tiger-like grit Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker gains a fan in Clemson's Dabo Swinney.
MAY 4, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Listed questionable for Wednesday Tucker (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Tucker continues to battle a calf injury, but he's played in all six of Miami's postseason games so far. The defensive-minded forward posted 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Monday's Game 1 win, and barring a major setback, he'll likely garner a similar role in Game 2.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat's P.J. Tucker makes big Game 1 impact with defense, effort: 'That's pretty much my job' To understand why P.J. Tucker truly loves competing in the NBA playoffs, one has to look back at why he loved watching the playoffs as a kid...
MAY 3, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
