Ricardo Sandovalis a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles, CA. His focus is sportscontent. Ricardo has been with Newsweek since 2024 and also writes for On SI for the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Pacers, and Trail Blazers sites. Ricardo also is a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. He is a graduate of California State University Northridge. You can get in touch with Ricardo by emailing r.klein@newsweek.com. You can also follow Ricardo on X @_RicardoSand
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The Boston Celtics will be without their key starter for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic.
The Cektics have ruled guard Jrue Holiday out due to a right hamstring strain. The team shared the news via X.
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics congratulates Derrick White #9, Al Horford #42, Luke Kornet #40 and Jrue Holiday #4 during the second half of their win over the Charlotte Hornets at TD… Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics congratulates Derrick White #9, Al Horford #42, Luke Kornet #40 and Jrue Holiday #4 during the second half of their win over the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on April 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Holiday entered Friday listed as questionable due to his hamstring issue. Less than an hour before tip-off, the Celtics agreed that sending him on the court for this match was not the smart move.