Celtics' Jrue Holiday says he's dealing with 'dead arm,' no timetable for return

24.03.2024 - 06:01 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Two-time NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday is battling what he described as a "dead arm." The Boston Celtics game on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls marked the fourth consecutive time that Holiday was unavailable as he continues to recover from a shoulder sprain.

The injury typically requires rest. But since the Celtics hold an 11.5 game lead over the second-place Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings, the team will likely proceed with caution as it relates to Holiday's health. "I'm feeling something, for sure," Holiday told the Boston Globe. "I still want to play.

That's part of the reason I play basketball. But it's also keeping rhythm. Sometimes, when you're out for a long time, you break rhythm, but I feel like I've been in a good groove and I want to continue to play." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 12, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) The Celtics did not provide a timetable on Holiday's potential return to the court.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla simply said the 33-year-old guard is improving. "He's in good shape," Mazzulla said. "He's doing well.

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