Jrue Holiday has missed seven of the Boston Celtics‘ last ten games. The veteran guard is dealing with a mallet finger and has also struggled with a shoulder impingement in recent weeks.However, according to CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning,

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 secured a thrilling 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in a highly anticipated matchup that showcased two of the NBA's top-ranked teams. Entering the game tied for second place in their respective conferences,