The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. This historic rivalry carries added significance this season, with both teams sitting at second place in their respective conferences and the Lakers riding an eight-game winning streak.
While the Celtics will be looking to even the season series after suffering a blowout loss to LA on Jan. 23, the status of one of their key players is in question. Star guard Jrue Holiday has missed the last four games with a finger injury, and has an updated status ahead of this contest.
Ahead of the marquee matchup, Boston announced its latest injury report, listing Holiday as questionable. This is an upgrade from the status Holiday entered last game with, as he was ruled out right away.
Boston certainly hopes to get its defensive guard back for the Luka Doncic matchup. Injury Report for tomorrow vs. Lakers: Sam Hauser (right ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE Jrue Holiday (right hand mallet finger) - QUESTIONABLE Kristaps Porzingis (illness, non-Covid) - QUESTIONABLE — Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 7, 2025 If Holiday is unable to suit up, head coach Joe Mazzulla will likely continue relying on Derrick White and Payton Pritchard in the backcourt.
Both guards have stepped up in Holiday's absence, and they will need to be at their best against a Lakers defense that has been dominant in recent weeks.
It has been a somewhat challenging season for Holiday, who has played in 47 games but struggled offensively compared to previous years. He is currently averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 43.8% from the field in 30.1 minutes per game.
