NBA: Heat’s PJ Tucker exits Game 2 with bruised knee
PJ Tucker #17 of the Miami Heat fights for the loose ball against Al Horford #42 and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Eric Espada/Getty Images/AFP
Heat starting forward PJ Tucker departed Miami’s Eastern Conference finals game against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter on Thursday due to a left knee contusion.
The Heat announced a short time later that the 37-year-old veteran wouldn’t return to Game 2 of the best-of-seven series.
Article continues after this advertisementTucker had five points and four rebounds in 22 minutes before exiting.
Tucker contributed five points and six rebounds in 31 minutes during Miami’s 118-107 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Miami also played without point guard Kyle Lowry (left hamstring strain) for the eighth time in the past 10 games.
