Holiday amassed nine points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 106-99 win over Dallas in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Holiday was coming off an impressive 26-point performance in the Game 2 victory, but he couldn't reach double-digit figures in this one -- something that hadn't happened since a 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 9. However, the veteran floor general has shown his experience throughout the series against Dallas, and he remains valuable even when he's not scoring at a high rate. Perhaps even more impressive is that he's yet to commit a turnover in the series while handing out 13 assists.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Goes for 26-point double-double
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Holiday logged 26 points (11-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 win over the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum had a rough showing from the field, so Holiday stepped up offensively and led the Celtics in scoring while also recording solid contributions in other categories, most notably grabbing a playoff-high mark in rebounds. Holiday has surpassed the 20-point mark in just two of his last six playoff appearances, but he compensates for that lack of scoring production with solid contributions in other categories and elite defense.
Holiday accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
In addition to Holiday's solid stats, which included zero turnovers, he was a team-high plus-20. Not only that, but no Mavericks player registered a field-goal attempt while Holiday was the primary defender. While Holiday is expected to play a smaller offensive role than the last time he was in the NBA Finals with the Bucks, he will remain one of the most impactful defenders in this series.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Sniffs double-double in Game 4
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Holiday ended Monday's 105-102 victory over the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 38 minutes.
Holiday was deemed available despite being initially tabbed questionable due to an illness for the second game in a row, and he made his presence felt as a do-it-all, two-way guard in an offensive scheme in which he occupies a secondary role. Despite the fact Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown often carry the Celtics, Holiday had some excellent performances against the Pacers, averaging 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game in the series.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Ready to go for Game 4
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Holiday (illness) has been cleared to play in Monday's Game 4 against the Pacers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Holiday made it through morning shootaround without issue and has now been given the green light to take the court Monday evening. He didn't face any type of restriction in Game 3 (38 minutes) and should be a full go as the Celtics aim for a series sweep.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Participates in shootaround
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Holiday (illness) participated in the Celtics' morning shootaround ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Pacers, Dan Roche of WBZ-TV reports.
Holiday is questionable for Monday's matchup due to an illness, but his participation in shootaround is encouraging. He was considered a game-time decision for Saturday's Game 3 before tallying 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block in 38 minutes. If he's available Monday, it seems likely that he'll be able to handle a full workload as the Celtics attempt to close out the series.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Deemed questionable
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Holiday (illness) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Pacers,Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Holiday was a late addition to the Celtics' injury report for Game 3 due to sickness but ended up playing 38 minutes in the win. Considering Boston could clinch a spot in the Finals with a win, Holiday should be expected to play through the illness -- assuming his condition hasn't worsened. The veteran point guard is averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game during the series.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Clutch effort in fourth quarter
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Holiday totaled 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 win over the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Holiday was a game-time decision for Saturday's game due to an illness, and he didn't look at his best throughout the game. However, he was clutch in the final two minutes, making a tough and-one that gave the Celtics their first lead of the second half and later making a huge steal against Andrew Nembhard that sealed the win. Holiday is averaging 19.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in the series.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Available for Game 3
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Holiday (illness) is available for Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
The veteran floor general will likely be in the starting lineup for this game after overcoming an illness, and he is expected to handle his regular workload as the Celtics look to go up 3-0 in the series. Holiday has been extremely productive against the Pacers, accumulating 43 points, 18 assists and 10 rebounds on 16-of-23 shooting from the field across two games
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Questionable for Saturday
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Holiday is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game against Indiana due to a non-COVID illness, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Holiday has been extremely productive against the Pacers, accumulating 43 points, 18 assists and 10 rebounds on a 16-of-23 mark from the field across two games. He will still likely give it a go Saturday; however, if he is unable to suit up, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are both candidates for more playing time.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Dominates from deep in Game 4
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Holiday produced 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 43 minutes during Monday's 109-102 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday led all Celtics in Game 4 in threes made while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points to go along with a team-high-tying handful of assists and a team-best trio of steals in a winning effort. Holiday connected on at least four threes for the first time this postseason, and he has now tallied at least 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists in two straight contests for Boston.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Strong offensive showing
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Holiday logged 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's 106-93 win over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday was aggressive from the get-go, looking to score from the opening tip. Although he ended with a modest 18 points (still a high for Holiday in this season's playoffs), the bulk of those came in the first half, keeping the Celtics on the front foot. Now leading 2-1 in the series, Boston will look to repeat this performance Monday before heading home for Game 5.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Modest production again
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Holiday chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 102-88 win over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Holiday continues to put up mediocre stats, something that has been a trend all season long. He has had to take a back seat since arriving in Boston, especially on the offensive end. With that said, the Celtics recently signed him to a sizeable contract extension, highlighting just how important he is to the team despite the lack of tangible numbers.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Available for Game 1 on Sunday
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Holiday (knee) is not on the injury report and will be available to face the Heat on Sunday.
Holiday didn't play in Boston's final two games of the regular season due to a left knee injury, but that was more of a maintenance move to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Look for Holiday to handle his regular workload in the backcourt in the series opener. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 32.8 minutes per game during the regular season.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Out against Wizards
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Holiday (knee) will not play against the Wizards on Sunday.
Holiday has been bothered by a left patella injury, so the Celtics will err on the side of caution for the season finale. For now, there doesn't appear to be much concern that this issue will carry over into the playoffs.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play against Charlotte
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Holiday (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday suited up despite his knee injury during Thursday's game against New York, but the Celtics are exercising caution with their key contributors in the second half of the back-to-back set. Holiday's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Wizards.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Considered questionable
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Holiday (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Holiday, Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (hand), Derrick White (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) are all questionable. Even if all of Boston's regulars suit up, they may not play their usual minutes. Holiday has appeared in eight straight matchups, averaging 10.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 30.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Agrees to extension with Boston
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Holiday has agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the Celtics, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Holiday has fit in seamlessly in Boston, playing a key role on this year's lone 60-plus-win team behind averages of 12.5 points, 4.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 triples, 0.9 steals, 0.8 blocks and just 1.8 turnovers per contest on 48.1 percent shooting from the field and 83.3 percent at the line. Holiday will become just the fourth player to sign a four-year, fully guaranteed contract at age 33 or older, joining Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Al Horford.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Questionable for Thursday
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Holiday is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to left patella tendinopathy, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back, and with Boston having already locked up the No. 1 seed out East, it wouldn't be shocking to see Holiday skip this game. If he does hit the sidelines, Payton Pritchard could get a spot start and Derrick White would spend more time with the rock in his hands.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Struggles from field Tuesday
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Holiday notched 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 104-91 loss to the Bucks.
Holiday had a rough outing from the field and finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored. However, as has been the trend all season long, the veteran point guard managed to fill the stat sheet and record a decent stat line due to his passing and rebounding contributions. Holiday has now gone nine straight games without reaching the 15-point mark, a span in which he's averaging 10.0 points per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the field.
