Bucks relying on their defense during their fast start
Giannis Antetokounmpo insists he still isn’t in a rhythm, even as statistics suggest he’s off to perhaps the best start of his careerNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JRUE HOLIDAY #4 - POINT GUARD - BOSTON CELTICS
12.9 PPG •
4.1 RPG •
3.8 APG
12.9 PPG
4.1 RPG
3.8 APG
Continues hot start to season Holiday delivered 25 points (7-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 assists, seven rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes in Monday's 110-108 win over the Pistons.
Impact Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the primary reason why the Bucks have rolled to a 6-0 start to the season, but Holiday's excellent play early on can't be discounted, especially while Khris Middleton (wrist) remains out of the lineup. With Middleton out of the lineup, Holiday has settled in as the Bucks' No. 2 scorer and top playmaker, as he's averaging a career-high 8.3 assists per contest. Since going 2-for-15 from the field in a narrow win over the 76ers in the season opener, Holiday has chipped in 21.8 points per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from downtown.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday comes through in the clutch as the Bucks hold off the Pistons The Bucks guard has a history of hitting big shots in crunch time, and his stepback 3 against the scrappy Pistons kept the Bucks undefeated.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeaten
Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108...NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Best game of season Saturday Holiday racked up 34 points (13-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 123-115 victory over Atlanta.
Impact Holiday was one of the reasons why the Bucks ended up getting the win over Atlanta on Saturday, as he delivered his second double-double of the season while posting season-best marks in points, assists and steals. The absence of Khris Middleton (wrist) has forced everyone in the Bucks roster to step their offensive game up a bit in order to help Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the veteran point guard has delivered -- he's now scored at least 15 points in each of his last four outings.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo dig deep against Atlanta to keep the Bucks undefeated Unable to rely on their defense to stop the Hawks' Trae Young, the Bucks leaned on the offense of their two available stars against Atlanta.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bucks outlast Hawks 123-115 to maintain perfect record
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday each scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks responded after falling behind in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-115 on Saturd...OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks stay undefeated with 119-108 victory over Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York KnicksOCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and...OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back with double-double Holiday finished Saturday's 125-105 victory over Houston with 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks across 32 minutes.
Impact Holiday put up an ugly 2-for-15 shooting line in the season opener, but he hit over half his shots Saturday and finished with a nice 19-11-5 line. The efficiency against the Rockets is much more representative of Holiday's game, as he converted over half of his field-goal tries in each of the previous two seasons. Holiday is sometimes underrated in fantasy since he generally doesn't put up elite numbers in any single category, but he's been remarkably consistent by averaging at least 14 points, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 10 consecutive campaigns.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday Press Conference | 10.22.22
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Antetokounmpo scores 44 points, Bucks rout Rockets 125-105
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points and became Milwaukee’s career leader in successful free-throw attempts as the Bucks rolled to a 125-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on S...OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles shooting Thursday Holiday recorded six points (2-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 90-88 victory over Philadelphia.
Impact Holiday drained a jumper on Milwaukee's second possession but didn't make another shot until converting a layup in the third quarter and was just 1-for-6 on shots within 10 feet. He found other ways to be productive and dished out eight assists, including finding Grayson Allen for a driving layup to tie the game at 86 with 1:10 remaining. Holiday had the best shooting season of his career last year -- hitting 50.1 percent of his shots and 41.1 percent of three-point attempts -- and his struggles from the field Thursday will probably be worked out as the season progresses.
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giannis scores 21, Matthews' 3 sends Bucks past 76ers 90-88
Wesley Matthews hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 23.8 seconds left to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 90-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ersOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playoff loss drives Antetokounmpo as he aims to regain title
Giannis Antetokounmpo is motivated by winningOCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs 35 minutes in preseason finale Holiday totaled 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes in a preseason loss to the Nets on Wednesday.
Impact Holiday put together an efficient shooting line and finished second on Milwaukee with 20 points, but his performance was tempered a bit by seven turnovers. Still, it was promising to see him ramp up to an exhibition-high 35 minutes after resting in Milwaukee's previous preseason game. Holiday averaged 12.2 points, 4.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds in four preseason games, and his next appearance on the court will be for next Thursday's regular-season opener on the road against the 76ers.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NBA's Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions
Talent is spread all over the Eastern ConferenceOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jrue Holiday Press Conference | 10.12.22
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Ready to play Wednesday Holiday will be available for Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Nets, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Holiday missed Tuesday's preseason game against the Bulls due to rest. The veteran point guard should be ready for the regular-season opener on Oct. 20 versus Philadelphia. Holiday is a strong fantasy option due to his all-around production and efficient three-point shooting.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play versus Bulls Holiday (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup with Chicago, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Impact There is no indication that Holiday will miss any regular-season action, so it appears he is just going through expected preseason load management. The veteran guard continues to be a valuable fantasy asset due to his efficient three-point shooting, consistent assist numbers, impressive steal rates and underrated scoring. Last season Holiday averaged 18.3 points, 6.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals to go along with 41.1 percent shooting from three-point range in 33.0 minutes over 67 games.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks counting on stability to produce more playoff success
Giannis Antetokounmpo has virtually the same set of teammates as last seasonOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays limited minutes in loss Holiday compiled 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 18 minutes during Saturday's loss to Atlanta.
Impact After initially being listed as out, Holiday eventually took his place in the starting lineup. Along with the rest of the opening unit, Holiday was limited to fewer than 20 minutes but still managed to chip in nice production across the board. Despite a proven track record, Holiday remains one of the more underrated fantasy guards and can often be drafted in the fourth round of competitive drafts.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young's first-half shooting leads Hawks past Bucks 118-109
Trae Young scored 31 points, playing only in the first half, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 118-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the second of two games in Abu DhabiOCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Saturday Updating a previous report, Holiday will start at point guard in Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Impact It was previously reported that Holiday would be sidelined for Saturday's game. However, he will play and start at point guard.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Holiday will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Hawks for rest purposes, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact No surprise here, as the Bucks do not want to overwork Holiday in the preseason. In his absence, George Hill and Jevon Carter will be the primary ball handlers for Milwaukee.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
