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Celtics pay tribute to 2024 champion Jrue Holiday in return
- Jrue Holiday received a champion’s welcome in Boston as he returned to face his old team with Portland.
- Holiday said the moment felt like family and emphasized the strong bond with the Celtics.
- Boston traded Holiday to Portland before the 2023-24 season to manage the luxury tax.
- Holiday contributed 14 points in 24 minutes in the 102-94 loss to Boston.
- Holiday discussed the sense of family with former Celtics teammates after the game.
- The Celtics extended their lead in the Atlantic Division while awaiting Jayson Tatum's return from injury.
- Holiday's return followed two months out with a right calf strain and a minutes restriction.
- The tribute video featured Holiday holding the NBA championship trophy Celtics won in 2024.
- Portland is the current team Holiday plays for, after being traded from Boston.
- The game ended with a 102-94 Celtics win over Portland.
- The article notes Holiday’s two-way prowess helped Boston win the 2024 title.
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