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It’s no secret that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is unstoppable with the ball in his hands. That’s why Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is bracing himself for the NBA Finals, which start Thursday. Holiday had a one-word answer when asked what his plan was to stop Irving. Reporter: "What can you do to try […]

The NBA Finals are finally here as the Dallas Mavericks face off against the Boston Celtics in what is expected to be a closely contested high-octane series between the two best teams in the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks defied the odds as the underdogs in their series with the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

The beauty of the 2023-24 Boston Celtics is that they haven’t reached the NBA Finals because of one or two players. They’ve benefitted from a balanced attack all year, which is the main reason why they have another shot at raising Banner No. 18. The headliners for the Celtics are obviously Jayson Tatum and Jaylen […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the NBA Finals for the second time in the past three seasons. So far, they have not lost more than one game per playoff series. They dispatched the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers in five games each before sweeping the Indiana Pacers to come out of the Eastern Conference. A […]

After approaching the apex of basketball and falling short, there’s no guarantee a team will ever get back. Yet, despite losing in the championship round in 2022 and disappointing in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals following their 105-102 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday […]

The Boston Celtics lead the Indiana Pacers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston has an opportunity to clinch an NBA Finals appearance on Monday in Game 4. However, the Celtics are dealing with some injury trouble. Kristaps Porzingis has already been ruled out for the contest with a right soleus strain. Jrue Holiday is […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday came up clutch on the defensive side of the ball for the Boston Celtics as they completed an 18-point comeback to beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In his postgame presser, Holiday opened up about his heroics and how he was able to pull […]

Despite dealing with illness severe enough to see him placed on the Boston Celtics’ injury list prior to Game 3, Jrue Holiday showed up big time for Boston down the stretch of their 114-111 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. Indiana led by as many as 18 points and held a nine-point lead with under […]

The NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals got a little more intense. It was thought that Jrue Holiday’s sickness would effectively ruin his impact and Kristaps Porzingis’ absence would be more felt in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. All of that held true until the third quarter. Andrew Nembhard and TJ McConnell were the only […]

Before the Boston Celtics look to go up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, their latest injury report features some integral players to their lineup. Joining the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet is Celtics star Jrue Holiday, who has had a solid series so far against the Pacers. According […]

The Boston Celtics have quickly raced out to a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, as they breezed to a 126-110 victory on Thursday night in Game 2 after barely squeezing out a 133-128 overtime victory in Game 1. While the C’s are getting big performances across the board, […]

When you think of Boston Celtics wing Jrue Holiday, the first thing that probably comes to your mind isn’t “Hall of Famer.” However, NBA legend Reggie Miller said on The Dan Patrick Show that he thinks Holiday will absolutely be in the Hall of Fame one day. Patrick provided some pushback, saying that Holiday belongs […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown hit the game-tying triple to send his team to overtime en route to a 133-128 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. In spite of his clutch play on Tuesday night, he doesn’t believe he was the true reason why the C’s […]

It was an anxiety-inducing Game 1 on Tuesday as the Indiana Pacers fell to the Boston Celtics in overtime. At one point in the closing moments, it looked like the Pacers had it in the bag. However, crucial mistakes down the stretch cost Indiana the series opener. One player who committed late-game errors was Tyrese […]

Last week, the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a home win vs the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. While it should be noted that the Cavaliers were playing without several key pieces including Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, the Celtics were still likely going to […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 109-102 in Game 4 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 60 points in the victory, marking the second straight game they have totaled […]

The Boston Celtics got a much needed victory Saturday night as they took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Boston was coming off of a frustrating Game 2 performance where they lost by 24 points at home, but bounced back […]

After a disheartening Game 2, the Boston Celtics needed their top guys to be at their best in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. And on Saturday night they did just that, as stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points during the Green Team’s 106-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The […]

After falling in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 7, the Boston Celtics’ front office knew something had to change. Yet, few expected just how monumental Boston’s roster shake-up would be at the hands of president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. In June, Stevens tried to deal 2023 Sixth Man of the […]

The Boston Celtics had the No. 1 offensive rating this regular season, and they used their well-balanced offense to torch opponents. But during their 104-84 victory in Game 3 over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, the Celtics’ defense shined bright. By simply looking at the first quarter box score, it’s clear that the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics were expected to run through the Eastern Conference, especially after their dominant Game 1 win against the Miami Heat. But the classic Heat Culture embodied by Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra struck again as Miami stole Game 2 at TD Garden even without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. The Heat made 23 […]

Everyone was on the same page for the Boston Celtics’ NBA Playoffs opener against the Miami Heat. Joe Mazzulla’s squad showed no mercy and fired on all cylinders with Jayson Tatum leading the way through his first postseason triple-double. The ball moved through every member of the team very smoothly and their defensive execution was […]

The United States had a disappointing performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, so it looks like they’re coming back with a vengeance in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Future Hall of Famers like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are reportedly joining Team USA, but there’s still a roster spot open, per ESPN insider […]

When the Boston Celtics moved Marcus Smart in their offseason trade to acquire former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis, there was a glaring hole left in the team’s backcourt. Although Boston loves what Derrick White brings to the table, the need for a defensive stopper and veteran presence stood out. This is why Brad Stevens […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday believes in his teammates, so much so that he hopes to spend the rest of his career in Beantown. The two-time All-Star agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the C’s on Wednesday night, which could potentially keep him in green until he decides to retire. 🚨 BREAKING: […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is from Los Angeles, but he’s making himself at home in Beantown thanks to a four-year, $135 million contract extension. 🚨 BREAKING: Jrue Holiday has agreed on a 4-year, $135 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, per @wojespn. Holiday is declining his $37.3 million player option for 2024-2025 to […]

Jrue Holiday is going to be with the Boston Celtics for four more years after he and the Atlantic division franchise agreed to a huge contract extension, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN Wednesday night. “BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 […]

Jrue Holiday has always been known to be one of the best veteran guards in the league. Aside from his contributions as a primary defender and being arguably the best defensive guard in the NBA, Holiday has been a leader everywhere he has been in his career. Between his contributions on and off the court […]

The Boston Celtics have made it clear that they are the best team in the NBA, and they are on the verge of clinching the best record in the league ahead of the playoffs after winning nine straight games. Once again, the Celtics will be looking to extend their active win streak to double-digits, although […]

The Boston Celtics have enjoyed the luxury of first place. They’ve already clinched a spot in the playoffs and have been able to rest multiple starters in their last few games. However, Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has needed a break more than others, as he actually sustained an injury last Sunday. During Boston’s 130-104 blowout […]

The 2023 offseason was one of major change for Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers. After 12 seasons, the team finally bid farewell to Damian Lillard, sending him to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, and a bunch of draft assets. It became obvious immediately that […]

In the anniversary episode of Podcast P, Paul George opened up the floor for fans to ask questions. During the episode, he spoke about who is the toughest player to score on in the NBA. It didn’t take him long to identify Celtics guard Jrue Holiday as that player, citing his own personal battles with the […]

The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night and had a lengthy injury report heading into the game. Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both initially listed as questionable, as the former was listed with right ankle impingement while the latter has a rare sacroiliac strain. Both played on Saturday night […]

Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics seem like they can’t do anything wrong these days. But not in the eyes of USWNT striker Alex Morgan, who took a shot at Boston’s social media team. USWNT star Alex Morgan calls out Celtics for social media blunder It all started when the Celtics posted a picture of […]

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has had a seasoned basketball career, as he has an NBA championship, two All-Star nods, and an Olympic gold medal to his name. This summer, the 33-year-old could add to his Hall of Fame resume with a little trip to Paris. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted in the […]

The Boston Celtics can get scoring from seemingly every direction, which is one of the reasons why they’re an NBA-best 44-12 overall. On Thursday night, the C’s traveled to the Windy City for their first game following the All-Star break. Although the Chicago Bulls put up a fight in the first half, Boston’s 3-point attack […]

There is no doubt that the Boston Celtics are in Cloud 9 at the moment as they are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and have the best record in the entire association at 43-12. Star Jayson Tatum was interviewed by Malika Andrews of ESPN where he made a bold claim when asked […]

NBA All-Star weekend cannot come any sooner. There is excitement once again as Adam Silver and the league brought back the conference battle for the game on Sunday night. However, this is not what Jrue Holiday will be watching out for. Instead, he is going to keep an eye on his Boston Celtics teammate Jaylen […]

The Boston Celtics traded away two of its point guards in the offseason, trading away Marcus Smart in the deal that netted them Kristaps Porzingis while giving up the reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon to acquire Jrue Holiday. While Porzingis has grabbed all the headlines with how he has elevated the Celtics, […]