It’s no secret that P.J. Tucker is still struggling to find his way as a Sixer. He’s been nearly invisible on offense and inconsistent on defense for much of the season, which has raised questions about the decision to sign him to a three-year, $33 million contract in free agency this past summer.
But in Saturday’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets, he proved to be the unlikely hero while Joel Embiid rained hellfire against two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic.
Embiid picked up two fouls in the first quarter, which threatened to limit his aggressiveness on both ends of the court.