Boston Celtics welcome good news: Jrue Holiday returns from injury
2025-05-05 02:34
Before the Boston Celtics' first Eastern Conference semifinal game against the New York Knicks, the team's main guard Jrue Holiday has recovered from injury and is expected to return in the game.
According to the injury report released by the Boston Celtics on Sunday, no one on the team was listed as injured, which means the team is expected to face the New York Knicks with a full lineup. This is also the first time Holiday has returned to the healthy list since he missed the late first-round series.
The 34-year-old Holiday had missed the last three games of the series against the Orlando Magic due to discomfort in his right hamstring. Head coach Joe Mazzella revealed after Saturday's practice that Holiday had recovered well and completed all the exercises he wanted to do in training.
Holiday, as the team's backbone on both offense and defense, averaged 10 points, 5.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in the first two games against the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs this season. Now, his return will undoubtedly bring more control and defensive stability to the team, especially against the fast-paced, offensive and defensive New York Knicks.
Also missing from the injury list is Jaylen Brown. The All-Star forward, who missed the last three games of the regular season due to discomfort in his right knee, is now in good condition and is expected to continue to start and provide offensive support for the Boston Celtics.
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