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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
