Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Struggles in elimination game
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Holiday supplied four points (1-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 119-81 loss to New York in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday had a miserable showing Friday, but the same was true for most of Boston's roster. In his age-34 season, Holiday took a noticeable step back. Across 62 regular-season games, he produced 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals on 44.3 percent shooting from the field. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) facing a lengthy rehab, there could be some major changes in Boston this offseason if the rumor mill is any indication.
Holiday logged eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Holiday received limited playing time during the blowout victory, contributing single-digit points for the second time over five playoff appearances. The veteran guard has played in all three second-round matchups after a three-game absence due to a strained right hamstring. During that three-game span, Holiday has averaged 11.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 32.7 minutes per contest.
Holiday (hamstring) provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Monday's 108-105 overtime loss to New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After missing the final three games of the Celtics' first-round series victory over the Magic due to a strained right hamstring, Holiday returned to action for the start of the second round and took on a robust workload. He's been effective in three postseason appearances to date, averaging 12.0 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.3 steals in 36.0 minutes.
Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Off injury report for Game 1
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Holiday (hamstring) is off the injury report for Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Holiday is set to return to action after missing the final three games of the opening round against the Magic due to a strained right hamstring. The veteran guard suited up in the first two games of the first round, during which he totaled 20 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block across 69 total minutes.
Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Participates in practice Saturday
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Holiday (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Holiday missed the final three games of Boston's first-round playoff matchup against Orlando due to a right hamstring strain. However, Holiday's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Monday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Holiday (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday will miss a third straight game Tuesday, as he continues to deal with a strained right hamstring. As a result of another absence for the veteran guard, Al Horford will likely be in the starting lineup once again, while Payton Pritchard will see more time on the floor to help pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play Friday
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Holiday (hamstring) is out for Game 3 against the Magic on Friday, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Holiday logged 36 minutes in Game 2 of the series Wednesday, but he'll sit this matchup due to a hamstring problem. The Celtics will be extremely cautious with the veteran guard, and his absence could lead to changes in the first unit. However, with the return of Jayson Tatum (wrist), Al Horford might remain in the starting lineup to form a two-big lineup alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Holiday will aim to return for Game 4 of the series Sunday.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play in Game 4
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Holiday (hamstring) is out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Magic, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Holiday will miss Boston's second straight playoff outing Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. Al Horford will likely draw another start in his absence. Holiday's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's Game 5 against Orlando.
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Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Deemed day-to-day
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said Saturday that Holiday (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery and his considered day-to-day, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Holiday missed Game 3 on Friday due to a right hamstring strain. While the Celtics have yet to release their injury report for Game 4 on Sunday, the veteran guard doesn't appear to be dealing with a long-term issue.
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