P.J. Tucker’s Intangibles Never Go Unnoticed

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker has never been about the traditional statistics. 

His main concern is picking up the hidden numbers _ loose balls, charges taken, hustle plays _ that usually lead to victories. 

“It is pretty much my job. It is what I do, just try to change the game and affect the game without scoring,” Tucker said of his intangibles. “Figuring out a way to win the game, that’s it.”

Tucker finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in Monday’s victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, but it was more than what appeared in the box score.