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.

Jayson Tatum scored 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 25 and Boston pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat freefalling Miami.

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 Holiday (hand). The Celtics also got 37 points from Jaylen Brown, who ...

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