After losing 10 consecutive games, Milwaukee Bucks playmaker Jrue Holiday is due to return to the team against the LA Clippers on Sunday, sources told ESPN.
The Bucks have been quite inconsistent without Holiday, who has been absent for three weeks as part of the league’s health and safety protocols.
Holiday practiced on Saturday with the Bucks, and he progressed in increasing his conditioning this week.
After starting the 15-8 season, the Bucks fought for a 5-5 record without Holiday. The Bucks fell in points per game (121.2 to 117.6), differential points (9.8 to 2.5) and assists per game (27.2 to 23.7).
Holiday averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds, including pitches from 50% of the ground and 38.7% on 3 points.
The Bucks acquired the New Orleans Pelicans’ Holiday in a four-team sales success during the off-season.