Do you know who was locked in on Monday? It was Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks. The first-year court general for the Bucks had a historic outing in Game 2 against the Miami Heat to help his team mount a big 2-0 advantage against the defending Eastern Conference champions.
Holiday was dropping unli-dimes in Game 2. The 30-year-old recorded 15 assists on Monday which made him the first member of the franchise to achieve such a feat since TJ Ford way back in 2006 (via Milwaukee Bucks).
Jrue’s 15 assists are the most in a playoff game by a Buck since TJ Ford had 15 in 2006!! pic.twitter.com/OeAw661u6x
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 25, 2021
Holiday and his team came out swinging in Game 2 and took an early 26-point lead in the opening quarter. From there, the Bucks kept their foot on the gas and didn't give Miami any room for a possible comeback. The Bucks ended with a huge blowout win, 132-98, which gives them a huge momentum heading to South Beach for games three and four.
Holiday has been a huge addition for the Bucks this season. The former All-Star was a huge stabilizing force for his squad during the regular season but his value to the franchise has been quite evident in the first two games of the 2021 Playoffs. After dropping 20 points and 11 rebounds in Game 1, Holiday ended with a +37 in Game 2 alongside his 15 assists with 11 points and seven boards.
With Giannis being Giannis and Khris Middleton locking in, this three-headed monster with Holiday calling the shots has been quite the scary sight, not just for the Heat, but for the entire league. Is Jrue Holiday the key to help push these Eastern Conference giants over the hump?
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