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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jrue Holiday Reveals Exciting News After Celtics' Loss to Knicks
The Boston Celtics lost their home court advantage by falling 108-105 Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. After trailing by 20 with just under six minutes to go in the third quarter, the Knicks stormed back to defeat the defending champs on their home floor. New York was carried offensively by Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, who supplied 29 points each and combined for 11-for-20 from the three-point line. While the Celtics had their first clean injury report of this year's playoffs, that didn't last long as Kristaps Porzingis was forced to leave due to illness. In other injury news, Jrue Holiday played in his first contest since Game 2 of the first round nearly two weeks ago. Boston Celtics guard Jrue HolidayDavid Butler II-Imagn Images Holiday was able to play 39 minutes in his return game, contributing 16 points and six rebounds on 50% shooting. He filled his role well in the Game 1 loss, and revealed positive news came after the game when asked about his current condition. Advertisement "[The hamstring] felt good,' said Holiday. 'No issues, felt pretty fresh, so it was good to be back out there.' This is encouraging for Celtics fans. Four-time All-Star Jaylen Brown gave praise to his teammate after returning from the hamstring injury. 'Jrue looked good,' said Brown (via Noa Dalzell of SB Nation). 'He made plays, offensive rebound after offensive rebound, that gave a chance to get in the game. He made some big plays down the stretch that we needed. He hit a big three to put us up, also. He scored some baskets in the game, so Jrue had a great return.' Related: Celtics' Jaylen Brown Announces Exciting News Before Knicks Game Related: Jayson Tatum Sends Paolo Banchero Message After Magic's Loss to Celtics
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jrue Holiday wins NBA's sportsmanship award for the second time, joining an elite club as the fifth player in history
Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday (Image via) For the 2024-25 NBA season, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has won the NBA's sportsmanship award for the second time in his career. He is now only the 5th player in NBA history to have won the award more than once. With his team doing tremendously well in the postseason, having already moved to the Conference semifinals, Jrue has now yet another reason to celebrate. Jrue Holiday becomes fifth player with more than one NBA sportsmanship award Jrue Holiday topped the table with 34% of the first-place votes, which was cast by around 400 current NBA players, making him the winner for the second time. He first won this prestigious award in 2021, when he was with the Milwaukee Bucks . Now 4 years later, he has the honor again. — NBA (@NBA) Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The sportsmanship award is called the Joe Dumars Trophy , named after the two-time champion and the inaugural winner of the sportsmanship award. Dumars won it during the 1995-96 season, and now the Basketball Hall of Famers name is forever etched alongside this prestigious award, that Jrue will receive at the end of the season. Jrue Holiday gains praise from Boston Celtics president Jrue Holiday has joined the likes of 4-time winner Mike Conley, 3-time winner Grant Hill, and 2-time winners Jason Kidd and Kemba Walker in this elite club of players to have won the award more than once. Hailing the 34-year-old, Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said: 'In my experience, some of the best competitors are those who pair a quiet confidence with humility, show respect for the competition with their own preparation and work, and have the stamina to navigate the ups and downs of a season with grit and perspective. There is no better example of this than Jrue. He is the ultimate teammate and sets a great example for those striving to compete with integrity. His game does his talking, and his impact, on and off the court, goes well beyond his game.' His impact on and off the court has truly been tremendous, no wonder the Celtics star has everyone singing his praise. After such an incredible season, which the team has managed to continue into the postseason, things are only looking brighter for the star player. Also Read: Jrue Holiday wins 2025 NBA Sportsmanship Award beating out Kyrie Irving, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Jrue Holiday becomes first Celtics player to win NBA's Sportsmanship Award
'In my experience, some of the best competitors are those who pair a quiet confidence with humility, show respect for the competition with their own preparation and work, and have the stamina to navigate the ups and downs of a season with grit and perspective,' said Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. 'There is no better example of this than Jrue. He is the ultimate teammate and sets a great example for those striving to compete with integrity. His game does his talking, and his impact, on and off the court, goes well beyond his game.' Advertisement The award is given annually to the player who 'best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,' according to the NBA. The trophy is named after Hall of Famer In addition to the NBA Sportsmanship Award, Holiday has received the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award three times.
