Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday lauded teammate Jayson Tatum’s defensive prowess following their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Despite Tatum’s stellar offensive performance, Holiday highlighted his contributions on the defensive end of the court.

“JT is always going to be JT on the offensive end. But I think defensively he did a great job, got some key stops, some nice blocks, some big rebounds,” remarked Holiday in a postgame interview.

He emphasized Tatum’s often overlooked defensive abilities and the importance of his impact on that end of the floor.

“I know that we trust him so much in the offensive end, but defensively is really where I’m just so impressed by him because I don’t think he gets enough credit on the defensive end,” added Holiday.

Tatum’s all-around performance, including 33 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, showcased his impact on both ends of the court.

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