Holiday played in 36 minutes in the Game 2 victory, finishing with 11 points, four rebounds and six assists. He actually looked spry as he showed that by rising for a rare dunk in Game 2. The C’s starter also changed the complexion of Game 1 when he put together a great stretch in the third quarter.

The Celtics struggled to replace injured guard Jrue Holiday in their Game 3 loss to Orlando. Will he be back for Game 4?

Another factor was that Jrue Holiday did not play, as he was absent because of a hamstring injury. The Celtics could have used Holiday's ballhandling and playmaking in his absence, and he may have made all the difference,