The Boston Celtics play their first leg of a two-game homestand on Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors in the TD Garden. Despite not missing a game all year, Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday is questionable for the matchup with a left knee injury. Here is everything we know about Holiday's injury and his playing status against the Raptors.
Jrue Holiday's injury status against the Raptors
Given Holiday's presence on the injury report with tendinopathy, it is likely that he is experiencing general knee soreness. Tendinopathy is a typical wear-and-tear injury acquired through overuse, making it unsurprising that the 16-year veteran would be dealing with such an issue. Until he gets a further update, Holiday can be viewed as a true game-time decision.
With the game against the Raptors being just the Celtics' 14th appearance of 2024-2025, they may opt to sit their point guard to keep him as fresh as possible. However, considering he has yet to miss a game, it is also possible that Holiday just powers through the injury with Boston seeking an NBA Cup title.
Holiday is averaging 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in the young season. He is one of five Celtics players averaging double-digit points early in the year while remaining the team's best on-ball defender late in his career.
