Two-time NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday is battling what he describes as a “dead arm.”
Saturday’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls was the fourth consecutive game Holiday will miss as he continues to recover from a sprained shoulder.
Injuries usually require rest. However, the Celtics have an 11.5-game lead over the second-place Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, so the team will likely proceed with caution regarding Holiday’s health. .
“I definitely feel something,” Holliday told The Boston Globe. “I still want to play. That’s part of why I play basketball. But it’s also about staying in rhythm. Being out for a long time can sometimes break your rhythm, but I’m good I feel like I’m in good shape.’ And I want to keep playing. ”
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Boston Celtics No. 4 Jrue Holiday watches during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 12, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
The Celtics have not released a timeline for Holiday’s potential return to the court.
Celtics manager Joe Mazzula said only that the 33-year-old guard is improving. “He’s doing well,” Mazzula said. “He’s fine. He’s getting better.”
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Holiday appeared to be injured during the second half of the Celtics’ game against the Washington Wizards on March 17th. Holiday was playing defense when he collided with a screen, which immobilized his shoulder and arm.
Holiday left the game minutes after the collision.
Boston Celtics No. 4 Jrue Holiday dribbles during the second half of the Celtics’ preseason game vs. the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Celtics will be heading into the postseason expecting to win the championship, but if they can have a healthy holiday season, Boston will definitely be able to perform on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court.
Boston Celtics No. 4 Jrue Holiday arrives at the arena before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on February 27, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
Defense has certainly been a key part of the Celtics’ strategy this season, as the team’s defense ranks second in the NBA this season, allowing 110.3 points per 100 possessions.
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Holiday played in 61 games this season, averaging 12.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
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