Daily News | Suffering from back spasms, Sixers’ P.J. Tucker will allow ‘feel’ to determine his status vs. Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — P.J. Tucker and Tobias Harris attended but did not participate in Monday morning’s shootaround. The 76ers forwards still remain questionable for their team’s contest against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.victory over the Milwaukee Bucks with ailmentsHarris didn’t play after intermission because of a bruised left calf he suffered in the first half. Tucker walked off the court in the third quarter and headed straight to the locker room with back spasms.
With 19 games remaining in the regular season, the 37-year-old knows it’s important for him to be healthy for the playoffs. As a result, he and the Sixers are trying to make “smart” decisions about his availability and make sure he doesn’t return too soon. The Sixers’ schedule could also provide a brief respite for Tucker. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night at the Target Center before getting two days off before hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at the Wells Fargo Center.“It’s just a feel,” Tucker said when asked what will determine his availability. “Obviously, it’s not like a rolled ankle or something like that where it’s a little more manageable. With back spasms, you can’t run, you can’t jump, essential stuff.
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