Boston Passes Its Toughest Test Yet

5 takeaways as Jrue Holiday steals the show in Game 3

Boston passes its toughest test yet

Jrue Holiday snatches victory from the Celtics

The New Orleans Pelicans stole home-court advantage from the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their second-round series on Friday night, winning 118-101 behind a masterful performance from Jrue Holiday.

Holiday finished with a game-high 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, leading the Pelicans in all three categories. He was particularly effective in the second half, scoring 19 points and dishing out 5 assists as the Pelicans pulled away from the Celtics.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with 29 points and 9 rebounds. However, Tatum struggled from the field, shooting just 9-of-24. Kemba Walker added 20 points for the Celtics, but he also struggled from the field, shooting just 7-of-18.

The Pelicans led by just 3 points at halftime, but they opened up the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 32-18. The Celtics never recovered, and the Pelicans went on to win by 17 points.

The win gives the Pelicans a 2-1 lead in the series. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday night in New Orleans.

Conclusion

The Pelicans' victory in Game 3 was a major upset, and it showed that they are a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. Holiday was the star of the show, and he proved that he is one of the best point guards in the league. The Celtics will need to make some adjustments if they want to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series.