"Fined for $50k": Fans go wild after Jrue Holiday's shocking reaction to female reporter's "hands on balls" question goes viral

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday delivered a shocking yet hilarious reaction when a female reporter used the phrase "hands on balls" while asking about his defensive skills. The defending champions cruised to a dominant 125-71 victory over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on Tuesday, with Holiday returning to action after missing three games.

The reporter was referencing a comment from Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who emphasized the importance of his players being active on defense. Upon hearing the phrase, Holiday's eyes widened and his expression quickly turned to one of stunned amusement, creating a lighthearted moment during the post-game interview.

Watch and listen to the entire interaction here:

Social media lit up after the video of Jrue Holiday's interaction with the female reporter went viral, showcasing his priceless reaction during the exchange.

"Fined for $50k," a fan commented.

"he was confused if that question was for him or his wife," commented another fan.

"He's thinking 'Ayoooooo, pause. I ain't getting my hand on any balls,'" a user wrote.

"If Jrue sees a drop off in his defense we know why," another user wrote.

"He might get fined just for making that facial expression," a fan said.

"'Excuse me , you know what i mean' aye , even reporters and journalist about to start saying pause and shit," said another fan.

Boston Celtics end 2024 on a high

The Boston Celtics ended 2024 on a high note with a commanding victory, sending a clear message that the defending champions are determined to defend their crown. With their rout of the Toronto Raptors, the Celtics improved to a 24-9 record through 33 games this season.

Jrue Holiday, returning to action after missing three games, was effective in limited minutes. The two-time NBA champion played 24 minutes, contributing 14 points on an efficient 5 of 8 shooting, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. He also added one rebound, four assists and three steals to his stat line.