Celtics Star Will Return Thursday vs. Hawks

Bobby Krivitsky | Mar 28, 2024

Feb 24, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) brings the ball up / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday night at State Farm Arena, the Boston Celtics will have their starting lineup intact for the first time since they played the Denver Nuggets on Mar. 7.

As the C's prepare for the second half of their mini-series against the Atlanta Hawks, they've announced that Jrue Holiday, who practiced on Wednesday, will return from a five-game absence caused by a right AC joint sprain. 

The other half of Boston's backcourt, Derrick White, is also available. He missed the previous meeting with the Hawks due to a right-hand sprain.

However, the visitors will be without Al Horford due to a left big toe sprain. The 16-year veteran registered seven points, nine rebounds, a steal, and a block in Monday's 120-118 loss to Atlanta.

Jaden Springer is inactive because of left knee tendinopathy. However, Xavier Tillman is available after left knee swelling sidelined him for Monday's matchup.

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