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Blazers vindicated for controversial Jrue Holiday trade after nosedive without him

Portland has fallen apart without Holiday, proving they were right to trade for the veteran guard.

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been sidelined since suffering a calf strain in their loss to the Houston Rockets on Nov. 14. The Blazers have fallen apart in his absence with a 3-10 stretch.

The drastic difference between how Portland looked at the start of the season with Holiday and how they've played as of late without him shows how valuable his playmaking and veteran presence have been for this young roster.