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Heat's P.J. Tucker exits game with bruised knee / News - Basketnews.com

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Heat starting forward P.J. Tucker departed Miami's Eastern Conference finals game against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter on Thursday due to a left knee contusion.

Player of the Game Marcus  Smart EFF 33 Marcus Smart Points 24 Accuracy 8-22 Rebounds 9 Assists 12

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.

Tucker 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.

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