How The Celtics Picked Apart The Mavs In Game 3

Key Highlights Despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics posted their best half-court offensive rating of the series in Game 3 (108.9) Jaylen Brown starred again with 30 points, including 10-of-13 shooting inside the arc Behind 31 points, Jayson Tatum broke out of his shooting slump, while adding six rebounds, five assists and […]

Jackson Frank  •  13 Jun 2024
NBA Study: How many times has Jrue Holiday been snubbed from an All-Star team?

Key Highlights:  Holiday is currently the favorite to win the 2024 NBA Finals MVP award (according to NBA.com). Holiday has long been a player who has been underestimated by mainstream media and fans. Based on his statistical profile, one could argue that Holiday should have three more All-Star nominations than he currently does now. With […]

Mat Issa  •  12 Jun 2024
Jrue Holiday Is Showing Exactly Why The Celtics Traded For Him

Key Highlights Jrue Holiday averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists (2.3 turnovers) and 1.2 steals per game during the Eastern Conference Finals He shot 77.2 percent on two-pointers, 41.7 percent from deep, and 100 percent at the line (73.4 percent true shooting) His 74 points in the series marked his most across any four-game […]

Jackson Frank  •  30 May 2024
The Celtics’ Offensive Depth Was On Full Display Against The Cavaliers

Key Highlights The Boston Celtics posted a 120.2 offensive rating in their second-round victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Despite Evan Mobley‘s individual defensive dominance, Boston still found ways to score and generated a 118.1 offensive rating with him on the floor Jaylen Brown thrived as a scorer, averaging 23.4 points on 67.6 percent true shooting […]

Jackson Frank  •  17 May 2024
Is Lauri Markkanen really worth five first round picks?

Key Highlights: Markkanen is like a seven-foot Stephen Curry when he’s playing off the ball Markkanen is a better defender than most people give him credit for Markkanen is worth what the Jazz are asking for in a trade Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen looks like he may be the next star player to change […]

Mat Issa  •  22 Dec 2023
Jrue Holiday Averaging Career-High in Rebounds Per Game

Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics seems to be settling in his first year with the Eastern Conference favorites. The one-time champion has been a terrific fit for this current Celtics squad. The defensive-minded guard provides a much-needed intensity to this already stout Boston group. While his offensive numbers may be down a bit, one […]

Mathew Huff  •  30 Nov 2023
Portland Trail Blazers get devastating news about Robert Williams III

On Monday, it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III will require surgery on his right knee – a procedure that could keep him out for a significant period of time. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his […]

Mat Issa  •  07 Nov 2023
Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday won the 2022-23 Twyman-Stokes NBA Teammate of the Year Award, the third time he’s received this honor

Since the 2012-13 season, the NBA has presented the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes the best teammate based on selfless play, leadership on and off the court, and a number of other criteria. Winning the award this season is Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday. This is the second year in a row […]

Zach Wolpin  •  11 May 2023
Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday became the 24th player this season to have a 50-point game, the most in the league since 1962-63

The 2022-23 NBA season is quickly coming to an end. Playoff-caliber teams are looking to peak at this point and want to be playing their best basketball heading into the postseason. That was true for the Milwaukee Bucks who routed the Indianan Pacers 149-136 at home. Jrue Holiday exploded for a career-high 51-points and shot […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Mar 2023