Holiday Cleared to Play, Scores 15 Points in Blazers Win

Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (calf) was cleared to play Thursday against the Miami Heat after a right calf injury sidelined him Sunday. Expected to play 20-21 minutes, Holiday contributed 15 points to Portland's 127-110 victory. In his four games since returning from a 27-game absence, he has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes, and 1.0 steals over 19.5 minutes, demonstrating his gradual return to form.