In a notable shift for the LA Clippers, PJ Tucker was announced as a starter for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking his first start since November. The starting lineup included James Harden, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, PJ Tucker, and Ivica Zubac. This adjustment came as the Clippers were without key players Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Tucker, who had not scored since November 14, made an impactful return by scoring his first points during the game, giving the Clippers a lead of 27-26 with 2:33 left in the first quarter. By halftime, Tucker had accumulated 5 points and 6 rebounds, marking his highest scoring game in 117 days. His performance was particularly noteworthy given his limited playtime in the past months, having participated in just 3 of the last 45 games. Tucker's inclusion and performance come amidst his expressed frustrations over limited playtime and disagreements with coach Ty Lue's assessment of his readiness.
Points scored by PJ Tucker in his last 10 games: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,7 And yet my guy has the energy to fire shots at Ty Lue and the Clippers about his playing time😭 https://t.co/md4QpLwrM4
PJ Tucker: Always complaining about how Clippers and coach Lue don't play him. Also PJ Tucker on the court: https://t.co/g7ooTCMCk5
PJ Tucker when told he was starting after playing in just 3 of the last 45 games https://t.co/hsqMhYKDvy
PJ Tucker when told he was starting after not playing in 3 of the last 45 games https://t.co/xPXAhUDqrG
Ty said it might have been tough for PJ Tucker to find a rhythm Sunday. Tucker disagreed. "Tough? Finding out the morning of that you are going to start and play minutes for the first time in five months in the NBA, I don’t know, there’s got to be a better word than tough."
PJ Tucker is gonna do stuff like this in at least one playoff game and it'll be awesome
PJ Tucker at the half: 5 points 6 rebounds His highest scoring game in 117 days 🤯 https://t.co/OzTetCL45i
P.J. Tucker has a season-high 4 field goal attempts in getting the start today for the Clippers. He has 5 points and 5 rebounds thus far vs. his former team. https://t.co/B0sI0cQ8NT
PJ TUCKER SAYS NOT IN MY HOUSE. 😤🚫 (🎥: @LAClippers) https://t.co/sAvdZbKIaS
PJ Tucker has done it. https://t.co/L6yUL8if5o
PJ Tucker just scored for the first time since November 14. To give the Clippers the lead! 27-26 with 2:33 left in 1st quarter.
STARTERS 3.10 Amir Coffey P.J. Tucker Ivica Zubac Terance Mann James Harden https://t.co/mL2aQp8dBj
STARTERS 3/10 LAC Amir Coffey P.J. Tucker Ivica Zubac Terance Mann James Harden MIL Jae Crowder Giannis Antetokounmpo Brook Lopez Malik Beasley Damian Lillard
No Kawhi. No PG. Which leaves PJ Tucker as a starter. Yes, he is starting.
Harden, Coffey, Mann, PJ Tucker and Zubac are starting for Clippers.
Clippers starters vs. Bucks: James Harden Amir Coffey Terance Mann PJ Tucker Ivica Zubac