The Miami Heat lost in more ways than one in Game 2. Aside from getting blown out by the Boston Celtics, the team lost one of their most important players. PJ Tucker abruptly left the game after suffering an injury. Team doctors initially ruled it as a ā€œknee contusionā€, and kept the forward out of the game for good.

After the game, it was reported that the Heat have scheduled an MRI for PJ Tucker in the morning. This is obviously worrying news, as fans aren't sure whether the veteran forward will be available for the next few games. (via Chris Haynes)

Tucker abruptly left the Heat-Celtics Game 2 match in the third quarter to head to the locker room. According to Haynes, the forward sustained the injury in the first quarter, but tried to play through the pain. Shortly after heading to the locker room, the team announced that he was officially ruled out due to a ā€œknee contusionā€.

Coach Erik Spoelstra also commented on the matter after the game, saying that Tucker seemed good to go.

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This obviously will be a huge blow for the Heat if Tucker ends up missing significant time. The NBA champion has been the team's best defender on Jayson Tatum, as well as an important part of their defensive schemes. With their defense struggling to stop the surging Boston squad, this injury could spell trouble for this squad.

The good news for the Heat is that they'll have a few answers to replace Butler's production for them. Kyle Lowry's imminent return looms large. Duncan Robinson could also see more minutes with Tucker missing. Regardless, this will be an uphill battle for Miami. Can they weather this storm?