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PJ Tucker - 9.5/10
Stat line: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 8-of-9 (88.9%, fg), 5-of-6 (83.3%, 3-point)
Like his teammate Ariza, PJ Tucker rose to the occasion after a lackluster performance in Game 1. He was unconscious from downtown on the night, making 5 3-pointers while using just 6 attempts for a spectacular 83.3% conversion rate on the night. He capitalized on the fact that the Warriors were forced to collapse on Paul's and Harden's drives, with all of his attempts either open or wide-open and coming from the corner - the most efficient 3-point shooting spot on the floor.
Tucker was also an excellent defender for the duration of this game, as he usually is. He saw extended minutes at the center position in the 4th quarter, and his presence on the court allowed D'Antoni to field a 5-out lineup and put the game way beyond the Warriors' reach.
Hot shooting games like this have been rare in Tucker's career so far, but if he keeps getting those wide open looks from the corners, one would be hard-pressed to bet on him bricking those shots.
