The Boston Celtics will face the Orlando Magic without their starting guard Jrue Holiday due to a hamstring strain, a significant loss ahead of Game 3. The Celtics had initially listed him as questionable before downgrading his status shortly before tip-off. Despite Holiday's absence, the Celtics receive a boost as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are available for the game. Holiday's defensive presence has been crucial against Magic's Paolo Banchero, making his absence felt as the Celtics look to maintain their 2-0 series lead. They will likely field a larger lineup, keeping Al Horford in the starting five and elevating Payton Pritchard's role off the bench.