Jrue Holiday made his return to Milwaukee for the first time since leaving as the Boston Celtics, the top team in the Eastern Conference, faced off against the second-ranked Milwaukee Bucks. The highly anticipated matchup was broadcast on TNT at 7:30 pm ET. Holiday, who is still wildly popular in Milwaukee, was welcomed back with a standing ovation from Bucks fans at Fiserv Forum. A tribute video was also played during the first timeout, which was watched by both his former Bucks teammates and his current Celtics teammates. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla paid homage to Bill Belichick with his attire before the game. The game featured a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who notably dropped Jaylen Brown with a hesitation move. Ahead of the game, Shaquille O'Neal made a bold prediction, guaranteeing that the Bucks would beat the Celtics by double digits.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla showed love to Bill Belichick before tonight's game with the cut off sleeves on the hoodie. (via @ChrisForsberg_) https://t.co/BxZ26YE8kB
Giannis with a FILTHY hesitation that drops Jaylen Brown 😱 🎥: @NBA https://t.co/RyKf2Sqknk
Brissett out there catching bodies. #Celtics #Bucks
And here is the Bucks tribute video for Jrue Holiday. https://t.co/ktNY4yD2UA
Quick shout out to @FastModel. https://t.co/04B1BYSUhL
Jrue Holiday tribute video. #Celtics #Bucks https://t.co/L2Cf6iGiOj
Jrue Holiday gets a standing ovation during the first timeout from #Bucks fans as the Bucks play a tribute video. His Celtics teammates watched it before Joe Mazzulla came to the huddle. As it concluded his new teammates clapped him up and he waved. https://t.co/twIz4IiWlr
GIANNIS. 😤 https://t.co/m1YRkn0RDJ
Bucks fans gloves @Jrue_Holiday11 a standing ovation when Fiserv welcomes him back https://t.co/sOHQHOFsqo
GIANNIS JUST DROPPED JAYLEN BROWN 😳 https://t.co/vWjbpCPt97
GIANNIS DROPPED JAYLEN BROWN 😳 https://t.co/f8UacCh0e3
Giannis throws it down 😤 https://t.co/ljoE3tMK08
Giannis attacking the rim early 💥 https://t.co/dA8BURnuHS
GIANNIS DROPPED JAYLEN BROWN 😱 (via @NBA) https://t.co/EMd2OOWenI
“The Bucks are gonna beat the Celtics tonight. They’re gonna beat ‘em by double digits… guaranteed!” - Shaq with a bold prediction for tonight in Milwaukee 👀 https://t.co/DRKWf5R3gV
Giannis 😳 (via @Bucks) https://t.co/Qo7ftdsHjT
Jrue 🤝 Giannis (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/TBmCwBzuEu
#Celtics starting like they played overtime last night. #Bucks
"You get into these in season battles with teams and it makes you stronger and helps prepare you for the postseason." @BPortistime on matching up against Boston https://t.co/8BHgtGnYPy
Brook Lopez & Jrue Holiday share a moment https://t.co/gUVZHHauwe
New X’s and Mo’s for @TheAthletic How Celtics set the standard for NBA defensive innovation: Zones, ‘peel switching’ and high IQ https://t.co/NHa7AVomjG
Jrue Holiday does not get introduced last for the #Celtics. He was announced second and the Fiserv Forum crowd seemed a little shocked and put together a polite ovation. #Bucks.
A nice ovation for the former Bucks point guard before his first game back in Milwaukee. https://t.co/Mj10StEIZs
.@SHAQ: “[The @Bucks are] gonna beat the Celtics tonight. They’re gonna beat ‘em by double digits… GUARANTEED!” 🗣️ https://t.co/EOKrPyt4aV
WE ARE LIVE FOR THE JRUE HOLIDAY REVENGE GAME. Come rock with the @dunkerspotpod crew: https://t.co/CtvmIcqOqV
“They’re going to win a lot of games because they’ve got Giannis, Dame, and those other guys, but they’re not going to be elite with the way they play defense.” Chuck on the Bucks 👀 https://t.co/FRaEFqdd82
Jrue Holiday is back in Milwaukee for the first time since leaving! Bucks-Celtics coming up on TNT at 7:30pm/et https://t.co/Wng0F49vUv
Jrue Holiday is back in Milwaukee on for the first time! Bucks-Celtics coming up on TNT at 7:30pm/et https://t.co/DmTJfFqxkA
Jrue Holiday is still wildly popular in Milwaukee. #Bucks #Celtics. https://t.co/JHsyAITSTU
Jrue Holiday and Pat Connaughton catch-up during their warmups. A few Holiday #Bucks jerseys as well near the Celtics players tunnel and Jrue stops to sign a few after his warmup. @CBS58 https://t.co/vlOCj9ZvPA
Jrue Holiday is back in Milwaukee. No. 1 Celtics and No. 2 Bucks face off for an Eastern Conference showdown 🔥 https://t.co/KSvxx347Ix
Jrue Holiday arrives for his Milwaukee return on the #PhantomCam 📍 📺 Celtics-Bucks, 7:30pm/et on TNT https://t.co/TWMB28BhPA
Jrue Holiday. Back in Milwaukee. 🦌 💍 #1 Celtics visit the #2 Bucks for an Eastern Conference battle on TNT at 7:30pm/et 🍿 https://t.co/q1nlmHxmJV
Jrue Holiday makes his return to Milwaukee TONIGHT as the top 2 teams in the East face off at 7:30pm/et on TNT! 👀 https://t.co/tjzv6uwIHm