Jrue Holiday on playing through illness: It's Game 3 of the ECF, so I wasn't going to miss it
Brian Robb: Jrue Holiday: “I didn’t feel too well but I just figured if I got a good day’s rest, it would help me for tonight. It’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals so I wasn’t going to miss this game.”
Source: Twitter @BrianTRobb
Source: Twitter @BrianTRobb
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Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Some brilliant play from Jayson Tatum helped put the Boston Celtics on the verge of another great escape against the Indiana Pacers.
Then, a moment of defensive brilliance from Jrue Holiday put Boston one win away from the NBA Finals.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:57 AM
New ESPN story: Some brilliant play from Jayson Tatum helped put the Boston Celtics on the verge of another great escape against the Indiana Pacers.
Then, a moment of defensive brilliance from Jrue Holiday put Boston one win away from the NBA Finals.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:57 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jrue gave his jersey to @FlavorFlav
pic.twitter.com/jUqipL6BU5 – 12:42 AM
Jrue gave his jersey to @FlavorFlav
pic.twitter.com/jUqipL6BU5 – 12:42 AM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
I told yall don’t sleep on the Celtics ! Don’t sleep on Tatum ! Don’t sleep on Jrue! Now yall see who won that trade ! Jrue needs more respect !
youtu.be/59nT8MIP3LM?si… pic.twitter.com/bwCah9p3k5 – 12:24 AM
I told yall don’t sleep on the Celtics ! Don’t sleep on Tatum ! Don’t sleep on Jrue! Now yall see who won that trade ! Jrue needs more respect !
youtu.be/59nT8MIP3LM?si… pic.twitter.com/bwCah9p3k5 – 12:24 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum: “Joe gives Jrue so much freedom throughout the game … (to) roam, gamble, whatever he sees … switch the defense.” – 12:17 AM
Tatum: “Joe gives Jrue so much freedom throughout the game … (to) roam, gamble, whatever he sees … switch the defense.” – 12:17 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Jrue Holiday: “His instincts are second to none on both sides of the floor.
“Joe gives Jrue so much freedom throughout the game. Obviously, we have coverages, but Jrue is the one guy who can roam or whatever he sees, whether it’s a gamble or he wants to switch – 12:17 AM
Jayson Tatum on Jrue Holiday: “His instincts are second to none on both sides of the floor.
“Joe gives Jrue so much freedom throughout the game. Obviously, we have coverages, but Jrue is the one guy who can roam or whatever he sees, whether it’s a gamble or he wants to switch – 12:17 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on Jrue Holiday: “I think his instincts are second-to-none on both ends of the floor.” – 12:16 AM
Jayson Tatum on Jrue Holiday: “I think his instincts are second-to-none on both ends of the floor.” – 12:16 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Last time Jrue Holiday was at the podium, there were kids screaming in the hallway. This time, the ice machine behind us has been going crazy for the last 2 minutes. – 11:55 PM
Last time Jrue Holiday was at the podium, there were kids screaming in the hallway. This time, the ice machine behind us has been going crazy for the last 2 minutes. – 11:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday: “Our season switched up so many times and we’ve done so many things against everybody, we felt like we became good at a lot of defensive stuff.” – 11:54 PM
Jrue Holiday: “Our season switched up so many times and we’ve done so many things against everybody, we felt like we became good at a lot of defensive stuff.” – 11:54 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jrue Holiday: “I didn’t feel too well but I just figured if I got a good day’s rest, it would help me for tonight. It’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals so I wasn’t going to miss this game.” – 11:52 PM
Jrue Holiday: “I didn’t feel too well but I just figured if I got a good day’s rest, it would help me for tonight. It’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals so I wasn’t going to miss this game.” – 11:52 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday: “Yeah, I didn’t feel too well…But it was Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I wasn’t going to miss this.” – 11:51 PM
Jrue Holiday: “Yeah, I didn’t feel too well…But it was Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I wasn’t going to miss this.” – 11:51 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Rick Carlisle not calling a timeout here blows my mind. The Celtics are back on defense. Andrew Nembhard is essentially going 1v4 with Jrue Holiday hounding him. Why no timeout? Poorly coached series by Carlisle in these big moments. pic.twitter.com/mDcnUfNtqT – 11:42 PM
Rick Carlisle not calling a timeout here blows my mind. The Celtics are back on defense. Andrew Nembhard is essentially going 1v4 with Jrue Holiday hounding him. Why no timeout? Poorly coached series by Carlisle in these big moments. pic.twitter.com/mDcnUfNtqT – 11:42 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Instant analysis from Cs/Pacers Game 3, as Boston charges back from an 18-point 2nd half deficit and Jrue Holiday comes up with one of the bigger steals in franchise history: bostonglobe.com/2024/05/25/spo… – 11:34 PM
Instant analysis from Cs/Pacers Game 3, as Boston charges back from an 18-point 2nd half deficit and Jrue Holiday comes up with one of the bigger steals in franchise history: bostonglobe.com/2024/05/25/spo… – 11:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Jrue Holiday’s big steal to win it:
“That’s a trademark steal that he always gets with his inside hand.” – 11:19 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Jrue Holiday’s big steal to win it:
“That’s a trademark steal that he always gets with his inside hand.” – 11:19 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Best game for Tatum in these Playoffs, huge defensive plays by Jrue and Old Man Big Al came up big for the Celtics with 7 trey balls on the road. – 11:13 PM
Best game for Tatum in these Playoffs, huge defensive plays by Jrue and Old Man Big Al came up big for the Celtics with 7 trey balls on the road. – 11:13 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Offering up this story once again after watching Jrue Holiday come up exceedingly large in the key final moments of the Celtics’ Game 3 comeback against Indiana.
bit.ly/3QZrV3n – 11:12 PM
Offering up this story once again after watching Jrue Holiday come up exceedingly large in the key final moments of the Celtics’ Game 3 comeback against Indiana.
bit.ly/3QZrV3n – 11:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jrue Holiday in Game 3:
14 PTS
9 REB
4 STOCK
5-5 FT
Clutch steal and game-winning free throws. pic.twitter.com/f5FHSbbMHE – 11:07 PM
Jrue Holiday in Game 3:
14 PTS
9 REB
4 STOCK
5-5 FT
Clutch steal and game-winning free throws. pic.twitter.com/f5FHSbbMHE – 11:07 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday stole another win. Celtics go up 3-0 as Aaron Nesmith just misses an tough shot at the buzzer.
The Celtics can advance to the NBA Finals Monday night after this massive turnaround. – 11:07 PM
Jrue Holiday stole another win. Celtics go up 3-0 as Aaron Nesmith just misses an tough shot at the buzzer.
The Celtics can advance to the NBA Finals Monday night after this massive turnaround. – 11:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jrue Holiday steal in the clutch of a tight playoff game pic.twitter.com/tNOnGIZ756 – 11:04 PM
Jrue Holiday steal in the clutch of a tight playoff game pic.twitter.com/tNOnGIZ756 – 11:04 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
John Havlicek, ML Carr, Gerald Henderson, Larry Bird and now Jrue Holiday #Celtics – 11:04 PM
John Havlicek, ML Carr, Gerald Henderson, Larry Bird and now Jrue Holiday #Celtics – 11:04 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
It remains genuinely insane that the Celtics got Jrue Holiday this offseason. – 11:03 PM
It remains genuinely insane that the Celtics got Jrue Holiday this offseason. – 11:03 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jrue Holiday. Amazing, clutch defense pic.twitter.com/OahhAXlp90 – 11:02 PM
Jrue Holiday. Amazing, clutch defense pic.twitter.com/OahhAXlp90 – 11:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
What a play by Jrue Holiday, what a bad decision by Rick to next call the timeout there. Another collapse by Indiana. What fight though, without Tyrese. – 11:02 PM
What a play by Jrue Holiday, what a bad decision by Rick to next call the timeout there. Another collapse by Indiana. What fight though, without Tyrese. – 11:02 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Jrue Freaking Holiday. A reminder why USA Basketball added him. – 11:01 PM
Jrue Freaking Holiday. A reminder why USA Basketball added him. – 11:01 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
On a night where Boston’s defense was a mess for a long time, Jrue Holiday … who was questionable before the game … comes through with the biggest defensive play of the night. Boston ball, Holiday at the line with 1.1 left – 11:01 PM
On a night where Boston’s defense was a mess for a long time, Jrue Holiday … who was questionable before the game … comes through with the biggest defensive play of the night. Boston ball, Holiday at the line with 1.1 left – 11:01 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday just did “The Jrue” to Andrew Nembhard. nytimes.com/athletic/32037… – 11:01 PM
Jrue Holiday just did “The Jrue” to Andrew Nembhard. nytimes.com/athletic/32037… – 11:01 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Jrue Holiday and clutch postseason steals, a story on repeat. Lost his balance and still came up with the clean pick. Incredible defender. – 11:01 PM
Jrue Holiday and clutch postseason steals, a story on repeat. Lost his balance and still came up with the clean pick. Incredible defender. – 11:01 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
No future in going at Jrue Holiday at the end of a playoff game. – 11:01 PM
No future in going at Jrue Holiday at the end of a playoff game. – 11:01 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday with the steal to potentially win the game. He and White were getting cooked on defense, then their defense saved the game. – 11:01 PM
Jrue Holiday with the steal to potentially win the game. He and White were getting cooked on defense, then their defense saved the game. – 11:01 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
good lord Jrue Holiday. what a stop. just like Game 1, he’s just coming up big in the biggest moments – 11:01 PM
good lord Jrue Holiday. what a stop. just like Game 1, he’s just coming up big in the biggest moments – 11:01 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It’s an 11-1 run over the last two minutes for Boston, including a terrific Jayson Tatum pass to Al Horford in the corner for a 3 and Jrue Holiday converting an and-one over Pascal Siakam, and now the Pacers trail by one with the ball with 38.9 seconds to go. – 10:57 PM
It’s an 11-1 run over the last two minutes for Boston, including a terrific Jayson Tatum pass to Al Horford in the corner for a 3 and Jrue Holiday converting an and-one over Pascal Siakam, and now the Pacers trail by one with the ball with 38.9 seconds to go. – 10:57 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jrue Holiday joins Al Horford in the win-stealing parade of buckets late for the #celtics here. #Pacers crowd never sounded fully convinced tonight, but still a shocking 11-2 run in just over 2 min. here. 112-111 BOS. – 10:57 PM
Jrue Holiday joins Al Horford in the win-stealing parade of buckets late for the #celtics here. #Pacers crowd never sounded fully convinced tonight, but still a shocking 11-2 run in just over 2 min. here. 112-111 BOS. – 10:57 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Jrue Holiday saving Boston’s skin with some great plays on both ends – 10:57 PM
Jrue Holiday saving Boston’s skin with some great plays on both ends – 10:57 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
That’s as much emotion as you’ll ever see from Tatum during a game after that Jrue and-1. – 10:56 PM
That’s as much emotion as you’ll ever see from Tatum during a game after that Jrue and-1. – 10:56 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday waltzes into the paint, throws a shoulder into Siakam, and gets the 3 point play with the lefty hook to take the lead. Unreal. – 10:56 PM
Jrue Holiday waltzes into the paint, throws a shoulder into Siakam, and gets the 3 point play with the lefty hook to take the lead. Unreal. – 10:56 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Jrue’s defense on Myles Turner throughout this entire possession. Jrue is 6-4, Turner is 6-11. Jrue doesn’t back down an inch. pic.twitter.com/r3NIqdLVEZ – 9:10 PM
Watch Jrue’s defense on Myles Turner throughout this entire possession. Jrue is 6-4, Turner is 6-11. Jrue doesn’t back down an inch. pic.twitter.com/r3NIqdLVEZ – 9:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Myles Turner has had his shot blocked by Derrick White and double dribbled against Jrue Holiday
And Myles isn’t even a bad post up big. Those two are on All-Defense team for a reason – 9:07 PM
Myles Turner has had his shot blocked by Derrick White and double dribbled against Jrue Holiday
And Myles isn’t even a bad post up big. Those two are on All-Defense team for a reason – 9:07 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday’s hand check has the power of 1,000 suns for some reason. – 9:07 PM
Jrue Holiday’s hand check has the power of 1,000 suns for some reason. – 9:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Turner couldn’t move Holiday and got pushed out to the 3PT line. Dominant defensive stand by Jrue. – 9:06 PM
Turner couldn’t move Holiday and got pushed out to the 3PT line. Dominant defensive stand by Jrue. – 9:06 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Pascal Siakam has been cooking every matchup against the Celtics:
Siakam vs. Al Horford = 10-of-16
Siakam vs. Jayson Tatum = 4-of-8
Siakam vs. Jaylen Brown = 6-of-7
Siakam vs. Jrue Holiday = 4-of-6
Siakam vs. Derrick White = 2-of-3
That’s 65% shooting against Boston’s starting pic.twitter.com/rnjjVZbG9n – 7:52 PM
Pascal Siakam has been cooking every matchup against the Celtics:
Siakam vs. Al Horford = 10-of-16
Siakam vs. Jayson Tatum = 4-of-8
Siakam vs. Jaylen Brown = 6-of-7
Siakam vs. Jrue Holiday = 4-of-6
Siakam vs. Derrick White = 2-of-3
That’s 65% shooting against Boston’s starting pic.twitter.com/rnjjVZbG9n – 7:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Jrue Holiday is AVAILABLE tonight
He was previously questionable with a non-COVID illness – 7:44 PM
Celtics announce Jrue Holiday is AVAILABLE tonight
He was previously questionable with a non-COVID illness – 7:44 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jrue Holiday going through his pregame shooting. pic.twitter.com/VmONWfbNTC – 7:29 PM
Jrue Holiday going through his pregame shooting. pic.twitter.com/VmONWfbNTC – 7:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jrue Holiday just finished his shooting regimen and walked back to the locker room with a cup of coffee or tea. He’s still listed as questionable. #Celtics #Pacers – 7:07 PM
Jrue Holiday just finished his shooting regimen and walked back to the locker room with a cup of coffee or tea. He’s still listed as questionable. #Celtics #Pacers – 7:07 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Joe Mazzulla says Jrue Holiday’s availability will be determined after his pregame workout – 7:02 PM
Joe Mazzulla says Jrue Holiday’s availability will be determined after his pregame workout – 7:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics say Jrue Holiday has been upgraded to questionable and that Luke Kornet has been downgraded to out. – 6:42 PM
The Celtics say Jrue Holiday has been upgraded to questionable and that Luke Kornet has been downgraded to out. – 6:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics injury report for Game 3 tonight:
Jrue Holiday – Illness (Non-Covid) – QUESTIONABLE
Luke Kornet – Left Wrist Sprain – OUT
Kristaps Porzingis – Right Soleus Strain – OUT – 6:35 PM
Celtics injury report for Game 3 tonight:
Jrue Holiday – Illness (Non-Covid) – QUESTIONABLE
Luke Kornet – Left Wrist Sprain – OUT
Kristaps Porzingis – Right Soleus Strain – OUT – 6:35 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Boston Celtics heading to Game 3 against Indiana Pacers: does Jrue Holiday forfait? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/boston-celt… – 1:59 PM
Boston Celtics heading to Game 3 against Indiana Pacers: does Jrue Holiday forfait? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/boston-celt… – 1:59 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday questionable for Game 3 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Pacers with illness
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 12:34 PM
Celtics’ Jrue Holiday questionable for Game 3 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Pacers with illness
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 12:34 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jrue Holiday is listed a questionable with a non a covid illness – 11:08 AM
Jrue Holiday is listed a questionable with a non a covid illness – 11:08 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is listed as questionable for Game 3 with a non-Covid illness. – 10:57 AM
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is listed as questionable for Game 3 with a non-Covid illness. – 10:57 AM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics add Jrue Holiday to injury report with non-COVID illness. He’s questionable. – 10:54 AM
Celtics add Jrue Holiday to injury report with non-COVID illness. He’s questionable. – 10:54 AM
More on this storyline
Jay King: Jayson Tatum: “I can’t speak highly enough about Jrue.” He said Holiday wasn’t at shootaround, dealt with chills and needed to play through it all. “Jrue is just a big-time player and made a tremendous play,” Tatum said. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / May 26, 2024
Brian Robb: Al Horford on Jrue Holiday: “He’s just a winner and he stepped up in such a big way for us.” -via Twitter @BrianTRobb / May 25, 2024