Holiday's Blazers debut was a mixed bag, but it provided clarity on why Portland made the trade.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost their season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves, falling 118-114. One silver lining from the close and winnable game was Jrue Holiday's ideal fit in his Blazers debut.
Portland's veteran guard finished with 14 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and three steals while shooting 5-of-15 from the field and 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. It wasn't perfect by any means as Holiday struggled with his efficiency.