While James Harden was the main component in the big trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers, there were other pieces in that deal.
One of those was veteran PJ Tucker. The Sixers signed Tucker to a three-year deal early in the 2022 offseason, and he gave Philadelphia a boost in the intangibles on the floor.
Tucker made his debut in the Battle of LA on Wednesday night when he came off the bench for the Clippers. He went scoreless with five rebounds and four personal fouls in 21 minutes of a 130-125 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
He needs to get up to speed on what the Clippers want to do out on the floor. Tucker’s game has never been about scoring, so his first game with them isn’t much of a surprise. He still made an impact for LA with his physical play and the energy he brought to the floor. He came up with some key rebounds and defensive stops down the stretch in regulation and overtime.
PJ Tucker in his Clippers debut went scoreless with 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. He missed the 1 shot he attempted. He did make a few plays down the stretch that will show his impact though. A regular Tucker game. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) November 2, 2023
As for Harden, he is expected to make his debut for his new team on Monday when the Clippers take on the New York Knicks on the road.
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