Jrue Holiday Injured

Bad news for Celtics fans as two of their starting point guard Jrue holiday is out for the next game against the Orlando Magic

Holiday Out

Since joining the Celtics, Holiday has seamlessly integrated into the rotation, exhibiting a play style reminiscent of their former guard Marcus Smart. His intense perimeter defending immediately impacted the team. However, what distinguishes Jrue is his playmaking ability; he stands out as one of the most genuine point guards in the NBA, prioritizing facilitating and orchestrating plays over personal scoring. These two aspects will likely be missed by the Celtics tonight as Holiday sits out for the first time this season.

Holiday's absence stems from a right ankle sprain. While specifics regarding the severity of the injury remain unknown, it's confirmed that within the last hour, his status changed from Probable to OUT indefinitely. This change suggests that the injury might be more severe than initially anticipated, although there are no indications yet of its extent.

Celtics Injury Report vs. Orlando (11/24/23):

Jrue Holiday - Right Ankle Sprain - OUT— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) November 24, 2023

Celtics Adjustment

Fortunately, the Celtics boast a roster brimming with talent, offering multiple options for adjusting to play without Holiday. Among the most speculated options is Sam Hauser stepping into Holiday's starting spot, with Payton Pritchard and Svi Mykhailiuk taking up the bench minutes. While this choice might not field their optimal starting lineup, it maintains the current players in their accustomed positions, where they've excelled this season.

#Celtics Injury Report pic.twitter.com/AoOQpaAgh9— Fantasy Pipeline NBA (@FP_NBA) November 24, 2023

Another rumored option involves inserting Al Horford into the starting lineup and shifting Jaylen Brown to a guard position alongside Derrick White. This lineup features their best available players, but altering Brown's position might disrupt his current form as he transitions from a wing role.

Lineup note: Al Horford will start for injured Jrue Holiday on Friday https://t.co/nEqp5lT6xl— FantasyLabs NBA (@FantasyLabsNBA) November 24, 2023