The Boston Celtics secured a thrilling 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in a highly anticipated matchup that showcased two of the NBA's top-ranked teams. Entering the game tied for second place in their respective conferences,

There's a chance the Boston Celtics could be back at full strength when the Portland Trail Blazers come to town Wednesday night.

Having Holiday in action against the Lakers, who have added superstar Luka Doncic to the roster since the last time they faced Boston, should prove to be a big help to the team. This season, Holiday is making an impact in every facet of the game for the Celtics when he is on the court.

On the other side, the Celtics have remained one of the NBA's elite teams, occupying the second spot in the Eastern Conference for most of the season. As the reigning NBA champion

“I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t really hear of the term mallet finger until people were telling me I had mallet finger,” Holiday said before the Celtics hosted the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. “They just told me that I broke my finger.”

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. This historic rivalry carries added significance this season, with both teams sitting at second place in their respective conferences and the Lakers riding an eight-game winning streak.

Sporting News contacted medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, who explained what Boston's guard is dealing with and how it will impact him moving forward.