Jrue Holiday leads Boston Celtics to victory over Brooklyn Nets
The Boston Celtics secured a significant 118-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, with Jrue Holiday stepping up to lead the Celtics’ offense. This marked an end to Holiday’s 53-game drought, as he contributed 14 points and 12 assists, a notable achievement in a Boston uniform. Despite sharing ballhandling responsibility with Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown, Holiday’s contributions have been instrumental in the Celtics’ continued success as they maintain their position as one of the top teams in the NBA. At 33 years old, Holiday brings valuable experience and intangibles to the Celtics, serving as the only player on the roster with a championship win. His ability to provide additional playmaking and scoring will undoubtedly be beneficial for a team that is already performing at an exceptional level.
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Ruled Out Against Atlanta Hawks Due to Elbow Sprain
Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an elbow sprain. This comes after he missed the last game against the Memphis Grizzlies and struggled in the game prior against the Lakers. With Holiday out, Sam Hauser is expected to take the starting position alongside Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is likely to see increased minutes in the upcoming game as well. The Celtics will need to adjust their lineup and strategy in the absence of Holiday as they face the Atlanta Hawks.