The Boston Celtics are facing mounting injury concerns as they prepare for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Guard Jrue Holiday is the latest addition to the injury report and is now listed as questionable due to a non-COVID illness.

Holiday's inclusion on the injury report comes as a surprise for the Celtics, who were hoping to rely on his stellar performance in the previous games. After a slow offensive start to the playoffs, Holiday showed his prowess in Game 1, scoring 28 points, along with seven rebounds and eight assists. He followed it up with a strong showing in Game 2, contributing 15 points and 10 assists on efficient shooting.

Luke Kornet and Kristaps Porzingis are the other two players on the Celtics' injury report. Kornet is listed as doubtful due to a left wrist sprain, while Porzingis will be unavailable for the game due to a right soleus strain. Both players were present at the shootaround ahead of Game 3, but were observed not participating in the open practice session.

With three players now listed on the injury report, the Celtics will be hoping for Holiday's quick recovery. In case he is unable to suit up, Payton Pritchard is expected to see an increased role in the team's rotation.

Despite the injury concerns, the Celtics currently hold a comfortable 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. They will aim to extend their lead and take command of the series with a victory in Game 3, which is scheduled to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday.

On the opposing side, the Pacers are also dealing with their own injury dilemma. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton is uncertain to play in Game 3 after tweaking his hamstring injury, which has been bothering him throughout the playoffs. The status of Haliburton will undoubtedly be a major storyline heading into the crucial matchup on Saturday in Indiana.

As both teams battle through injuries, the outcome of Game 3 could significantly impact the trajectory of the Eastern Conference Finals. Basketball fans and analysts alike will be eagerly anticipating the updates on Holiday, Kornet, Porzingis, and Haliburton as they await the highly anticipated clash between the Celtics and Pacers.