P.J. TUCKER NEWS

P.J. Tucker's Intangibles Never Go Unnoticed Tucker’s hustle and defense on James Harden goes a long way in Game 1 against Sixers

MAY 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

P.J. Tucker's Intangibles Never Go Unnoticed Tucker’s hustle and defense on James Harden goes a long way in Game 1 against Sixers

MAY 3, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Herro scores 25, Heat take Game 1 over 76ers 106-92

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 on Monday night in the opener...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Game 1 Tucker (calf) will be available for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact A calf issue began bothering the veteran during Miami's Round 1 series against Atlanta, and he was considered questionable coming into the week. Even so, there was never much doubt that Tucker would push through to play in Game 1, and that will, indeed, be the case. Tucker closed the series against the Hawks with averages of 9.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 threes in 28.2 minutes per contest.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 1 Tucker (calf) is questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Tucker continues to battle a calf injury, but he played in all five games of the opening-round series against the Hawks and averaged 9.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game. The defensive-minded forward is one of six Heat players listed as questionable, so as of now, it's unclear what their rotation will look like.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat know that even without Embiid, 76ers will be challenge

In Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s mind, the injury situation with Joel Embiid doesn’t doom the Philadelphia 76ers

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Friday Tucker (calf) didn't practice Friday, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Tucker continues to battle a calf injury, but he played in all five games of the opening-round series against the Hawks and averaged 9.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 28.2 minutes per game. His status for Game 1 against the 76ers will likely become clearer when Miami releases its first injury report for Monday.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Tuesday Tucker (calf) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Hawks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Heat continue to list Tucker as questionable, but he's played in every game of the opening-round series. Across four postseason contests, the defensive-minded forward has averaged 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable again Tucker (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Hawks.

Impact The Heat continue to list Tucker as questionable on a game-to-game basis, but there's been little indication that his status has truly been in any jeopardy. Across the first four games of the opening-round series, the defensive-minded forward has averaged 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.3 minutes.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Tall And Short Of It: P.J. Tucker Went To Erik Spoelstra With An Idea Before Game 4, And His Coach Listened ' Miami Heat P.J. Tucker and Trae Young were just hanging out. Down the stretch of Game 3, with the Atlanta Hawks having absorbed a 21-0 Miami HEAT run i...

APRIL 25, 2022 • NBA.COM

Butler has 36 points as Heat overwhelm Young, Hawks, 110-86

Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 36 points in a dominant second quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-86 on Sunday night to take a 3-1 series lead

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Game 4 Tucker (calf) will start Sunday's Game 4 against Atlanta.

Impact The Heat continue to list Tucker as questionable on a game-to-game basis, but there's been little indication that his status has truly been in any jeopardy. Expect the defensive-minded forward to see his usual workload as Miami looks to bounce back from Friday's 111-110 defeat. Tucker finished that game with 11 points, seven boards and four assists.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 4 Tucker (calf) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Hawks.

Impact Tucker continues to land on the injury report, but it would be surprising to see him sit out Sunday. In the first three games of the series, he's averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.0 minutes.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110

Trae Young hit a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat top-seeded Miami 111-110 on Friday night, cu...

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for Game 3 Tucker (calf) is available for Friday's Game 3 against the Hawks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Tucker will appear in a third straight game despite a calf injury. In Games 1 and 2, he totaled 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 48 minutes.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 3 Tucker (calf) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against Atlanta, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Tucker was unavailable for the final two games of the regular season due to his calf injury, but he's played through the issue in Miami's first two postseason matchups. In his first two playoff appearances of the year, Tucker averaged 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler scores 45, Heat defeat Hawks 115-105 for 2-0 lead

Jimmy Butler scored a playoff career-high 45 points, including a personal 7-0 run in the final moments, and the Miami Heat held off the Atlanta Hawks 115-105 in Game 2 of their Eas...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to play Tuesday Tucker (calf) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Tucker missed the final two games of the regular season with the calf injury, but he didn't appear to be bothered by the issue during his return to the starting lineup for Game 1. The veteran forward totaled 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Sunday's win. He'll likely garner a similar role in Game 2.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's P.J. Tucker thriving as contributing mentor, 'I wish I had somebody like me' Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker making sure to pass along his NBA lessons even as he relentlessly pursues a second consecutive NBA championship.

APRIL 19, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Listed questionable for Game 2 Tucker (calf) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against Atlanta.

Impact Tucker missed the final two games of the regular season with the calf injury, but he didn't appear to be bothered by the issue whatsoever in his return to the starting lineup for the Heat's Game 1 win. As such, his inclusion on the injury report is likely some gamesmanship on the part of the Heat. It would be a major surprise if Tucker doesn't suit up for Game 2.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami Heat's P.J. Tucker Still Hungry For More Tucker says he refuses to let the team get complacent

APRIL 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heat stifle Trae Young and the Hawks as Robinson drops 27

Duncan Robinson drained eight 3-pointers off the bench, leading the Heat to an easy opening victory.

APRIL 17, 2022

Strong effort in series opener Tucker finished Sunday's 115-91 victory over Atlanta with 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes.

Impact Tucker was brought to the Heat for his toughness, experience and playoff pedigree, but there's no question Miami will certainly take it when he has games like this one. Expecting these numbers from Tucker would be a stretch going forward, and he is not going to go perfect from deep with regularity either, but he can be a strong producer on both ends of the court for the Heat. He averaged 7.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game during the regular season.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE