Having Holiday in action against the Lakers, who have added superstar Luka Doncic to the roster since the last time they faced Boston, should prove to be a big help to the team. This season, Holiday is making an impact in every facet of the game for the Celtics when he is on the court.

The Boston Celtics will look to get back to winning ways on Friday as they prepare to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

A new injury sidelined Jrue Holiday for the Celtics’ marquee matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The starting guard was ruled out for Friday’s game at TD Garden with a mallet finger injury on his right (shooting) hand. Boston also ruled out center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) for the second time in three games.

After missing the Celtics last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jrue Holiday seems to have a finger injury.

However, the Celtics were once again without Jrue Holiday, who missed his second straight game due to a mallet finger injury. Holiday had been questionable to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, then was listed doubtful to play against Denver.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke about Jrue Holiday's mallet finger injury and what it means for the guard.

Veteran point guard Jrue Holiday has been ruled out of Celtics-Cavs on Friday due to an injury that causes plenty of discomfort.

Celtics In order for the Celtics to repeat, Jrue Holiday will need to have his fingers all over it This much is certain: The Celtics are going to need Holiday at his best come the

Here's the latest on Jrue Holiday after the Celtics guard missed the last two games with a "mallet finger" injury.