The Boston Celtics secured their ticket to the NBA Finals in impressive fashion, completing a clean sweep of the Eastern Conference finals with a hard-fought 105-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Amid the jubilation of advancing to the Finals, the Celtics’ guard, Jrue Holiday, took a moment to acknowledge the team’s unselfishness.
In a post-game interview, Holiday spoke candidly about the role his teammates played in his standout performance.
“Some days I might score, some days I might rebound, most days I’m going to defend. So it just elevates my game and then my teammates really make it really easy, though. I got the best teammates in the league, so many versatile players,” Holiday said.
Holiday’s words echoed the dedication of the Celtics players, who have shown collective effort over individual glory. After linking up with Flavor Fav, he recorded 17 points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
Jrue Holiday Prioritizes Victory Amidst Injury Worries
Jrue Holiday’s dedication was on full display in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, despite being listed as questionable due to illness. Holiday made himself available for the crucial matchup, donning a hoodie during warm-ups but ultimately delivering one of his best performances of the playoffs.
When questioned about his decision to play despite his questionable status, his response proved his unwavering commitment to the team’s success.
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“Game four, lanes to come to finals,” he succinctly said.
For Holiday, reaching the NBA Finals with his teammates brought immense joy and satisfaction, which cast a shadow on his injury concerns.
“Really excited we did this as a team… we know when KP went down people would have to step up and everybody did,” he said.
Holiday’s defensive prowess throughout the playoffs was truly exceptional. Throughout the series, he maintained an impressive statistical performance, averaging 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
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