Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
The Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue HolidayJUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JRUE HOLIDAY #4 - POINT GUARD - BOSTON CELTICS
12.6 PPG •
4.0 RPG •
4.0 APG
12.6 PPG
4.0 RPG
4.0 APG
Jrue Holiday clarifies surprise comment on Celtics stars after Game 2 Jrue Holiday thought his comments on Saturday about Jaylen Brown were taken out of context.
JUNE 10 • MASSLIVE.COM
Finals MVP Ladder: In series of stars, Jrue Holiday still stands out | NBA.com Already with 1 championship to his name, Holiday is on the verge of adding a 2nd thanks to his superlative Game 2 performance.
JUNE 10 • NBA.COM
NBA Finals: 5 biggest takeaways from Game 1 of Celtics-Mavericks Jrue Holiday takes his turn in the spotlight, Boston dominates on defense and Luka Doncic's 1-man show isn't enough for Dallas in Game 2.
JUNE 10 • NBA.COM
Analysis: The chance was there for Dallas in Game 2, but Mavs now face even tougher road vs. Boston
Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chanceJUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I prefer both:' Jrue Holiday sets the record straight on Jaylen Brown vs. Jayson Tatum debate - The Boston Globe “I’d say how they play together and how they work together is something that is sacred and something that can’t be broken," Holiday said.
JUNE 10 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Luka Dončić makes shots, but Jayson Tatum's playmaking pushes Celtics to 2-0 lead
Luka Dončić's gaudy numbers hide the fact that he is often trying to do too much in the NBA Finals, and his Mavs are down 2-0 as a result.JUNE 10
Goes for 26-point double-double Holiday logged 26 points (11-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 105-98 win over the Mavericks in Game 2...
Impact Jayson Tatum had a rough showing from the field, so Holiday stepped up offensively and led the Celtics in scoring while also recording solid contributions in other categories, most notably grabbing a playoff-high mark in rebounds. Holiday has surpassed the 20-point mark in just two of his last six playoff appearances, but he compensates for that lack of scoring production with solid contributions in other categories and elite defense.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday leads way as Celtics beat Mavericks in Game 2 of NBA Finals The Celtics are now just two wins away from their 18th championship in franchise history.
JUNE 10 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jrue Holiday on Brown vs. Tatum debate: I don't prefer either one, I prefer both Ben Rohrbach: Jrue Holiday starts his press conference by saying his comments about the Jaylen Brown vs. Jayson Tatum conversation yesterday...
JUNE 10 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Jrue Holiday, Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Mavs BOSTON -- Jrue Holiday racked up a team-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum flirted with a triple-double as the Boston Celtics picked up a 105-9...
JUNE 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jrue Holiday Makes NBA Finals HISTORY! 🍀 | June 9, 2024
JUNE 10 • YOUTUBE
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 10...JUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jrue Holiday talks Celtics Game 2 TOUGH WIN, Postgame Interview 🎤
JUNE 10 • YOUTUBE
Well-rounded two-way effort Holiday accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA...
Impact In addition to Holiday's solid stats, which included zero turnovers, he was a team-high plus-20. Not only that, but no Mavericks player registered a field-goal attempt while Holiday was the primary defender. While Holiday is expected to play a smaller offensive role than the last time he was in the NBA Finals with the Bucks, he will remain one of the most impactful defenders in this series.
JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE
'Bear Bets': Group Chat's best bets on Belmont, NBA Finals
"Bear Bets" is back! And the Group Chat reconvened to discuss the Belmont Stakes, the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final.JUNE 6
What Jrue Holiday thinks about when he looks at Celtics' banners Celtics guard Jrue Holiday spoke to the media on Wednesday at NBA Finals Media Day.
JUNE 5 • MASSLIVE.COM
Brad Stevens doesn't seek credit, but his offseason moves are a big reason the Celtics are in the NBA Finals - The Boston Globe Last offseason, Stevens reshaped the roster in seismic trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and do-everything guard Jrue Holiday.
JUNE 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
2024 NBA Finals preview: Can the Celtics slow down Luka Doncic?
The Boston Celtics might be the favorites going into the NBA Finals, but the Dallas Mavericks have the talent to go the distance.JUNE 5
Colin Cowherd reveals top 10 players in NBA Finals between Mavericks, Celtics
Colin Cowherd delves through his top 10 players in the NBA Finals.JUNE 4
2024 NBA Finals odds: Can red-hot Mavericks conquer luck of the Irish?
After picking Dallas to make it out of the West before the playoffs began, will Jason McIntyre stick with Luka and Co. against Boston? Check...JUNE 4
NBA Confidential: Why does everyone doubt the Boston Celtics?
"Boston is the favorite, but bet on Dallas," is a common line of thinking heading into the NBA Finals, and sources around the league explain...JUNE 4
Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
Joe Mazzulla was thrust into a job he didn’t expect to have following former Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension just days before the start of training camp last seasonJUNE 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
