The Portland Trail Blazers (6-7) have had an uneven campaign to this point, dropping four of their last five games after starting 4-2, but Jrue Holiday has been a welcome addition to the team . He is bringing offensive stability and a wealth of hoops wisdom to Rip City, seamlessly reestablishing himself as a trusted scoring option. Unfortunately, though, the Blazers will not be able to call upon the two-time NBA champion for Tuesday's game versus the Phoenix Suns (8-6).

Just as was expected , Holiday is being ruled out due to calf soreness , per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. This will mark the second straight game the veteran point guard misses. Portland and Phoenix are both scrappy, but this disappointing news will force Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant to carry an e

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