Tim Bontemps: Final: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 Boston takes a 2-0 lead in this series behind a spectacular performance from Jrue Holiday, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11-for-14 shooting. Luka Doncic had 32-11-11, but the rest of the Mavs went 2-17 from 3. Game 3 is Monday in Dallas
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla: “Jayson’s faciliating, Jaylen’s decision making leads to Jrue’s playmaking.”
“Everybody on the team works to impact the game differently.” – 10:49 PM
Mazzulla: “Jayson’s faciliating, Jaylen’s decision making leads to Jrue’s playmaking.”
“Everybody on the team works to impact the game differently.” – 10:49 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka is so good that it probably hasn’t happened in his career until now, but it feels like Dallas could use less deliberation and more getting into actions ASAP in the shot clock.
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White (feat. Al and Kristaps) just aren’t like everyone else. – 10:48 PM
Luka is so good that it probably hasn’t happened in his career until now, but it feels like Dallas could use less deliberation and more getting into actions ASAP in the shot clock.
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White (feat. Al and Kristaps) just aren’t like everyone else. – 10:48 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Going live here with @MotorCityHoops after Game 2!
-How Boston’s offense was able to create shots in spite of shooting 26% from 3.
-Jrue Holiday!
-Can Dallas come back?
-Kings Offseason Preview!
-Heat Offseason Preview!
youtube.com/live/lc5re90QD… – 10:40 PM
Going live here with @MotorCityHoops after Game 2!
-How Boston’s offense was able to create shots in spite of shooting 26% from 3.
-Jrue Holiday!
-Can Dallas come back?
-Kings Offseason Preview!
-Heat Offseason Preview!
youtube.com/live/lc5re90QD… – 10:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most threes this Finals:
8 — Luka Doncic
7 — Derrick White
4 — Jrue Holiday
4 — Jayson Tatum
3 — Al Horford
3 — Jaylen Brown
2 — Kristaps Porzingis
2 — Sam Hauser
Luka is the only Mav with multiple 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/sJRNurzcm1 – 10:38 PM
Most threes this Finals:
8 — Luka Doncic
7 — Derrick White
4 — Jrue Holiday
4 — Jayson Tatum
3 — Al Horford
3 — Jaylen Brown
2 — Kristaps Porzingis
2 — Sam Hauser
Luka is the only Mav with multiple 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/sJRNurzcm1 – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Guards this Finals:
Jrue — 19.0 PPG | 65/44%
White — 16.5 PPG | 41/39%
Kyrie — 14.0 PPG | 35/00%
Kyrie is the second option. pic.twitter.com/Mmtgtb5VLf – 10:35 PM
Guards this Finals:
Jrue — 19.0 PPG | 65/44%
White — 16.5 PPG | 41/39%
Kyrie — 14.0 PPG | 35/00%
Kyrie is the second option. pic.twitter.com/Mmtgtb5VLf – 10:35 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jrue Holiday came up HUGE for Boston to give the Celtics a 2-0 series lead
pic.twitter.com/kbr98dMq9L – 10:33 PM
Jrue Holiday came up HUGE for Boston to give the Celtics a 2-0 series lead
pic.twitter.com/kbr98dMq9L – 10:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
Boston takes a 2-0 lead in this series behind a spectacular performance from Jrue Holiday, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11-for-14 shooting.
Luka Doncic had 32-11-11, but the rest of the Mavs went 2-17 from 3. – 10:32 PM
Final: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
Boston takes a 2-0 lead in this series behind a spectacular performance from Jrue Holiday, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11-for-14 shooting.
Luka Doncic had 32-11-11, but the rest of the Mavs went 2-17 from 3. – 10:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
That was the first time Jrue Holiday has had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game since 5/8/18. – 10:32 PM
That was the first time Jrue Holiday has had 25 points and 10 rebounds in a playoff game since 5/8/18. – 10:32 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Kyrie Irving with a 6/19 and 7/18 in Games 1 and 2. Getting totally outplayed by Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. If Kyrie isn’t gonna offer way more in Dallas then Luka Doncic is gonna have to take 30+ shots. – 10:32 PM
Kyrie Irving with a 6/19 and 7/18 in Games 1 and 2. Getting totally outplayed by Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. If Kyrie isn’t gonna offer way more in Dallas then Luka Doncic is gonna have to take 30+ shots. – 10:32 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
The Celtics weren’t perfect, but they beat the Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday stepped up on both ends with 26 points. The C’s also overcame a Luka Doncic triple-double.
Boston is now just 2 wins away from Banner No. 18.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:30 PM
The Celtics weren’t perfect, but they beat the Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Jrue Holiday stepped up on both ends with 26 points. The C’s also overcame a Luka Doncic triple-double.
Boston is now just 2 wins away from Banner No. 18.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:30 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Boston 105, Dallas 98
Mavs made it interesting down the stretch.
Triple double for Luka: 32-11-11
Tatum comes up one rebound short: 18-12-9
Jrue Holiday the star: 26 points, 11 rebounds.
Kyrie Irving: 16 points on 7-18 shooting. Has missed all eight of his threes in the – 10:30 PM
Boston 105, Dallas 98
Mavs made it interesting down the stretch.
Triple double for Luka: 32-11-11
Tatum comes up one rebound short: 18-12-9
Jrue Holiday the star: 26 points, 11 rebounds.
Kyrie Irving: 16 points on 7-18 shooting. Has missed all eight of his threes in the – 10:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
Boston takes a 2-0 lead in this series behind a spectacular performance from Jrue Holiday, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11-for-14 shooting.
Luka Doncic had 32-11-11, but the rest of the Mavs went 2-17 from 3.
Game 3 is Monday in Dallas – 10:28 PM
Final: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
Boston takes a 2-0 lead in this series behind a spectacular performance from Jrue Holiday, who had 26 points and 11 rebounds on 11-for-14 shooting.
Luka Doncic had 32-11-11, but the rest of the Mavs went 2-17 from 3.
Game 3 is Monday in Dallas – 10:28 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I think Jrue Holiday would be my Finals MVP through two games. Just a pair of incredible games from him to this point. Has taken advantage of everything given to him on offense with timely cuts and transition chances. Then has worked like crazy on defense. Awesome player. – 10:26 PM
I think Jrue Holiday would be my Finals MVP through two games. Just a pair of incredible games from him to this point. Has taken advantage of everything given to him on offense with timely cuts and transition chances. Then has worked like crazy on defense. Awesome player. – 10:26 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Jrue Holiday sequence:
Sees that Dallas is about to commit an 8-second violation, jumps Luka’s desperation pass past midcourt, fills in transition and buries a 3.
Rebounds Kyrie miss, feeds Derrick White for dagger 3.
Brad Stevens is Executive of the Next Several Years. – 10:24 PM
Jrue Holiday sequence:
Sees that Dallas is about to commit an 8-second violation, jumps Luka’s desperation pass past midcourt, fills in transition and buries a 3.
Rebounds Kyrie miss, feeds Derrick White for dagger 3.
Brad Stevens is Executive of the Next Several Years. – 10:24 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Jrue Holiday was the missing piece for the Bucks and now he’s doing the same thing for Celtics. He has been the best player on both ends of the floor tonight. That’s why the Celtics paid him the big bucks – 10:23 PM
Jrue Holiday was the missing piece for the Bucks and now he’s doing the same thing for Celtics. He has been the best player on both ends of the floor tonight. That’s why the Celtics paid him the big bucks – 10:23 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are just making swing play after swing play. Man. – 10:20 PM
Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are just making swing play after swing play. Man. – 10:20 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
We’re two months from Derrick White and Jrue Holiday starting a podcast – 10:20 PM
We’re two months from Derrick White and Jrue Holiday starting a podcast – 10:20 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
As decorated as he is, Jrue Holiday still might be the most underrated player in the NBA. – 10:13 PM
As decorated as he is, Jrue Holiday still might be the most underrated player in the NBA. – 10:13 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
how jrue holiday is looking at kyrie as he tries to shed him with voodoo handles and spins pic.twitter.com/iYqBx47y2b – 10:13 PM
how jrue holiday is looking at kyrie as he tries to shed him with voodoo handles and spins pic.twitter.com/iYqBx47y2b – 10:13 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The league letting the Celtics get Jrue Holiday is almost as bad as letting the Lakers get Pau Gasol. – 10:12 PM
The league letting the Celtics get Jrue Holiday is almost as bad as letting the Lakers get Pau Gasol. – 10:12 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jrue Holiday playing like HE was the one who took it personally when Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown was the best player on the Celtics. (23 points on 10-12 shooting and eight rebounds through three quarters.) – 9:55 PM
Jrue Holiday playing like HE was the one who took it personally when Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown was the best player on the Celtics. (23 points on 10-12 shooting and eight rebounds through three quarters.) – 9:55 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jrue Holiday shot chart
Incredible performance cutting and moving pic.twitter.com/5Gtm2nYNEA – 9:50 PM
Jrue Holiday shot chart
Incredible performance cutting and moving pic.twitter.com/5Gtm2nYNEA – 9:50 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
I’ve always felt like Jrue Holiday would be massive for the Celtics. He’s just a winner – 9:50 PM
I’ve always felt like Jrue Holiday would be massive for the Celtics. He’s just a winner – 9:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jrue Holiday is now 9/9 at the rim tonight.
The Celtics offense has been a ton of Tatum drawing a double into the post then hitting a backdoor cutter. Somehow, Dallas is still giving up these open cuts on the backside and Boston is feasting. – 9:50 PM
Jrue Holiday is now 9/9 at the rim tonight.
The Celtics offense has been a ton of Tatum drawing a double into the post then hitting a backdoor cutter. Somehow, Dallas is still giving up these open cuts on the backside and Boston is feasting. – 9:50 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Fun watching Jrue Holiday turning into a defacto center around the rim tonight. Now 9-of-10 from 2-point range. – 9:49 PM
Fun watching Jrue Holiday turning into a defacto center around the rim tonight. Now 9-of-10 from 2-point range. – 9:49 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics are on a 10-0 run and Jrue Holiday has 23 points on 10-12 shooting. He’s been set up a ton by Jayson Tatum, who’s now up to 10 assists. 75-63 C’s lead and the Garden’s rocking – 9:48 PM
Celtics are on a 10-0 run and Jrue Holiday has 23 points on 10-12 shooting. He’s been set up a ton by Jayson Tatum, who’s now up to 10 assists. 75-63 C’s lead and the Garden’s rocking – 9:48 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jrue Holiday career high in the finals? 27 points
He’s up to 21 and counting tonight – 9:47 PM
Jrue Holiday career high in the finals? 27 points
He’s up to 21 and counting tonight – 9:47 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Jason Kidd is going to come into Game 3 saying that Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are Boston’s second, third, and fourth-best players. – 9:27 PM
Jason Kidd is going to come into Game 3 saying that Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are Boston’s second, third, and fourth-best players. – 9:27 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Celtics 54, #Mavs 51.
Doncic: 23 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Irving: 10 pts, 2 asts
Jones: 7 pts, 2 asts, 1 stl
Jrue Holiday: 17 pts, 4 rebs
Jaylen Brown: 8 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts – 9:14 PM
Halftime: #Celtics 54, #Mavs 51.
Doncic: 23 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Irving: 10 pts, 2 asts
Jones: 7 pts, 2 asts, 1 stl
Jrue Holiday: 17 pts, 4 rebs
Jaylen Brown: 8 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts – 9:14 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Celtics had a charged-up finish to the half and lead 54-51 at the break. Luka with 23 points, but Jrue Holiday with 17 for the Celtics. Tatum playing a solid game with eight assists to go with five points and three rebounds. – 9:12 PM
Celtics had a charged-up finish to the half and lead 54-51 at the break. Luka with 23 points, but Jrue Holiday with 17 for the Celtics. Tatum playing a solid game with eight assists to go with five points and three rebounds. – 9:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jrue Holiday at half:
17 PTS
7-9 FG
Leading the Celtics in scoring. pic.twitter.com/gVAaPMzehm – 9:12 PM
Jrue Holiday at half:
17 PTS
7-9 FG
Leading the Celtics in scoring. pic.twitter.com/gVAaPMzehm – 9:12 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I wish I could do anything as well as Jrue Holiday navigates screens – 8:13 PM
I wish I could do anything as well as Jrue Holiday navigates screens – 8:13 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
First possessions of games can be very telling.
DAL first possession: Luka targets Derrick White, gets the switch & uses his size advantage to score over him.
BOS first possession: Nobody matches up with Jrue Holiday (lol). Easy layup. pic.twitter.com/R3Th29pg7i – 8:12 PM
First possessions of games can be very telling.
DAL first possession: Luka targets Derrick White, gets the switch & uses his size advantage to score over him.
BOS first possession: Nobody matches up with Jrue Holiday (lol). Easy layup. pic.twitter.com/R3Th29pg7i – 8:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Mavs vs Celtics Game 2 is tonight at 8pm ET! @TheJaxShow & @DarthAmin preview the action on NBA Insiders 10am-1p ET.
🏀Interviews with David Aldridge 1015, Jrue Holiday 1115, and Jaden Hardy 1215
🏀@bdameris 1030
🏀@tvabby 1130
📻Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive – 9:55 AM
Mavs vs Celtics Game 2 is tonight at 8pm ET! @TheJaxShow & @DarthAmin preview the action on NBA Insiders 10am-1p ET.
🏀Interviews with David Aldridge 1015, Jrue Holiday 1115, and Jaden Hardy 1215
🏀@bdameris 1030
🏀@tvabby 1130
📻Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive – 9:55 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Any given night, anyone can go off.”
Jrue Holiday tells @TermineRadio and @GregAnthony50 what makes Boston’s offense so special
#NBAFinals | #DifferentHere
Hear the full interview and the best NBA Finals coverage right here on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/2024NBAFinals-… pic.twitter.com/OTrDD8PLr1 – 9:02 AM
“Any given night, anyone can go off.”
Jrue Holiday tells @TermineRadio and @GregAnthony50 what makes Boston’s offense so special
#NBAFinals | #DifferentHere
Hear the full interview and the best NBA Finals coverage right here on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/2024NBAFinals-… pic.twitter.com/OTrDD8PLr1 – 9:02 AM
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StatMuse: Most career Finals points by an active Celtic: 163 — Jaylen Brown, 145 — Jayson Tatum, 112 — Jrue Holiday , 85 — Al Horford, 74 — Derrick White pic.twitter.com/2Y3axy9acs -via Twitter @statmuse / June 9, 2024
Walsh said he’s talked often with Xavier Tillman, Al Horford and Jrue Holiday throughout these playoffs, just trying to get whatever advice the veterans are willing to dish. “It’s crazy: Jordan Walsh is going to be really, really good,” Tillman said. “So we do these things called stay-ready groups where we get to scrimmage and stuff like that against one another, against the people who may or may not be in rotation. He is a special guy. He walked in the gym, no stretch, and wind-miled dunked. I was mind blown.” -via Booth Newspapers / June 9, 2024
ClutchPoints: “To have potentially 5 or 6 All-Stars on your roster at some point in their careers is maybe even unheard… Any given night, anyone can go off.” Jrue Holiday on what makes the Celtics’ offense so special 👀 (via @SiriusXMNBA) pic.twitter.com/A4FeKk6wcV -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 9, 2024