Jrue Holiday’s defensive prowess is well known, but his impact on the Celtics runs deeper than many recognize.

The Celtics bench consists of leading Sixth Man of the Year candidate Payton Prichard, a high level rebounder and defender in Al Horford, and Sam Hauser, a good shooter.

Darius Garland added 20 points and seven assists ... while the Celtics played without starters Jrue Holiday (finger) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness). It did nothing to stymie the Celtics early ...

The Boston Celtics’ backcourt has been fairly healthy this season, but it looks like they have suffered their first big injury of the year with Jrue Holiday. After missing their last game ...

Darius Garland added 20 points for Cleveland ... The Celtics were missing starters Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue ...

Cleveland leads Boston by 6.5 games but has lost two of the three meetings against the Celtics this season. Boston prevailed ...

Darius Garland added 20 points for Cleveland ... The Celtics were missing starters Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (hand). The Celtics also got 37 points from Jaylen Brown, who ...