Best Podcast Episodes About Boston Celtics
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“And so Boston, for me, was a test case. Are we capable? Were our politics ready? So here's how things began. Bostonians were here today to talk about something contentious, jobs. But they started with the one thing everybody could probably agree on. Boston's streets, the battleground here, were barely fit for human driving, let alone Waymo. Boston is one of the oldest major cities in the country, with narrow one-way streets, alleys, and the lack of a …”
“And so Boston, for me, was a test case. Are we capable? Were our politics ready? So here's how things began. Bostonians were here today to talk about something contentious, jobs. But they started with the one thing everybody could probably agree on. Boston's streets, the battleground here, were barely fit for human driving, let alone Waymo. Boston is one of the oldest major cities in the country, with narrow one-way streets, alleys, and the lack of a traditional grid system. It's really, really difficult to drive. You look at the map, it looks like a child's drawing, you know. We also have issues with double parked cars, ride shares, delivery vehicles. After lambasting Boston streets a while longer, the people here get to the issue that'll actually dominate these hearings. Jobs. In particular, union …”
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In a heated discussion in Boston, unions are rallying against the introduction of self-driving cars, fearing job losses for drivers. The episode from the Search Engine podcast highlights the passionate testimonies of union members, particularly from the App Drivers' Union, as they advocate for their right to unionize and protect their livelihoods against companies like Waymo. As Boston's streets pose unique challenges for autonomous vehicles, the city's strong union culture plays a pivotal role in this ongoing debate.
“… just intensified that rivalry because of the competitive nature of those players. So I always feel like it was great not only for the Lakers and the Celtics, but for the fans and the NBA because we played some of the best basketball at that time. And what about rivalries in general back then? We see all the clips of the fights, you, Lambeer, everybody going at it. Was that real or was that like a competitive thing on the court? Did you guys actually hate each other? I don't think hate is too strong of a word. We didn't like one another. I think it's safe to say that. But Detroit was the …”
“… Magic had a lot to do with the intensity of the rivalry. I'm going to go back a little further. Russell Chamberlain started that Laker-Celtic rivalry, in my opinion, and then Larry and Magic in college, and that continued on to the pros. So they just intensified that rivalry because of the competitive nature of those players. So I always feel like it was great not only for the Lakers and the Celtics, but for the fans and the NBA because we played some of the best basketball at that time. And what about rivalries in general back then? We see all the clips of the fights, you, Lambeer, everybody going at it. Was that real or was that like a competitive thing on the court? Did you guys actually hate each other? I don't think hate is too strong of a word. We didn't like one another. I think it's safe to say that. But Detroit was the up-and-coming team in the East. Our biggest rival in the East were the 76ers, Dr. J, Toman, and Cheeks, and Bobby Jones, and Dawkins, and those guys. And then Larry and Dr. Ovesta. Best player in the East. They were both striving and competing for dominance. And the best be number one. And then that rivalry escalated when the 76ers got Moses Malone. I think …”
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In this segment, NBA Hall of Famer Robert Parish humorously reflects on the fierce rivalries of the past, revealing that while players didn't 'hate' each other, they definitely didn't like one another. His insights on how the Celtics' defensive strategy has evolved, especially after injuries, make for a compelling listen, blending nostalgia with current analysis.
“I think Celtics by 50. What? Usually you win a game like that. Yeah, I was wondering. It's usually a comeback. I liked at the very end when they just put in all their white guys and they were just breaking threes the whole time. When your whites are missing threes, it's like, yeah, you're done. That's bad. That's bad stuff. Yeah, they threw in the fucking scrub squad at the very – you can tell they're like, all right, fuck this game. We'll get it next one. I …”
“I think Celtics by 50. What? Usually you win a game like that. Yeah, I was wondering. It's usually a comeback. I liked at the very end when they just put in all their white guys and they were just breaking threes the whole time. When your whites are missing threes, it's like, yeah, you're done. That's bad. That's bad stuff. Yeah, they threw in the fucking scrub squad at the very – you can tell they're like, all right, fuck this game. We'll get it next one. I think we can get one more at home. I don't know about this very next one, but we can get one more at home. Yeah. It's going to be exciting. Yeah. I do think Boston's going to come back strong. When you're missing like that, you're just like, all right, I got the worst over. Now I'm just going to start fighting. Yeah, they never shoot like that. …”
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In a hilarious prediction, the hosts joke that the Celtics could win by 50 points, leading to a comical discussion about their 'scrub squad' missing threes. The banter escalates as they mock the ownership of sports teams, comparing it to wrestling and questioning the spirit of competition, making for a lively and entertaining exchange.
“… I was like, man, I'm done. I think the most interesting team that was not in our top four, our four conference semifinalists in theory picks, is Boston at 20 and 12, sniffing the best point differential in the East there, almost even with New York and Detroit, with the Tatum possibility maybe or maybe not looming. We'll see. I think they're very interesting. We didn't talk about Philly. He tried to self-out you the other day. I almost fell out of my chair. They finally won a game with him and PG and Maxie all together, they're solid. It's hard for me to believe. Miami has been wildly up and …”
“… of the season is out. Their four guys are back to being normal and rolling, and I think we'll start to see them climb. So I'm a little bit more positive about them right now after having seen them play the last few games, whereas after Christmas Day, I was like, man, I'm done. I think the most interesting team that was not in our top four, our four conference semifinalists in theory picks, is Boston at 20 and 12, sniffing the best point differential in the East there, almost even with New York and Detroit, with the Tatum possibility maybe or maybe not looming. We'll see. I think they're very interesting. We didn't talk about Philly. He tried to self-out you the other day. I almost fell out of my chair. They finally won a game with him and PG and Maxie all together, they're solid. It's hard for me to believe. Miami has been wildly up and down. Um, and then Milwaukee, they lose to Washington again by one with Giannis, they're 14 and 20 and all the noise continues to be that the bucks want to buy for all the reasons that we're talking about right now, because they're not, if we can get one other guy around Giannis, one better player, one better number two guy, um, you know, we, we're …”
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The segment evaluates the Cavaliers' improved play and offensive movement, noting their recent successes against teams like the Spurs. It also discusses the playoff potential of other teams, including Boston's strong performance and Milwaukee's struggles despite Giannis' presence.
“… because there's nothing else going on. So at that bar there in Vegas, Zach finds himself talking to someone he knows from the front office of the Boston Celtics, an executive named Mike Zarin. And Mike starts explaining to Zach his elaborate draft wheel idea. The wheel has 30 spokes, one for each first round selection. So there's a spoke for pick one, pick six, pick 10, pick 20, whatever. And then over 30 years, you just cycle like you're ticking around a clock kind of through all 30 picks in a predetermined order. And Mike Zarin's draft wheel is going to be the first of our proposals for how to fix …”
“… on the list of things that people learn in bars in Las Vegas. Not during NBA Summer League. NBA Summer League, the NBA takes over Las Vegas. The season's over. Free agency is over. the draft is over. This is when people have these kind of conversations because there's nothing else going on. So at that bar there in Vegas, Zach finds himself talking to someone he knows from the front office of the Boston Celtics, an executive named Mike Zarin. And Mike starts explaining to Zach his elaborate draft wheel idea. The wheel has 30 spokes, one for each first round selection. So there's a spoke for pick one, pick six, pick 10, pick 20, whatever. And then over 30 years, you just cycle like you're ticking around a clock kind of through all 30 picks in a predetermined order. And Mike Zarin's draft wheel is going to be the first of our proposals for how to fix tanking in the NBA. So imagine a wheel. All 30 teams in the NBA get assigned to one of the 30 spokes of the wheel. And then each year they advance one spoke around the wheel. The spokes don't go first pick, second pick, third pick. Instead, the order looks kind of random. There were a few versions of the wheel over the years, but in the first …”
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The NBA could eliminate tanking by disconnecting team records from draft picks through an innovative concept called the draft wheel. This system would randomly assign draft picks to teams over a 30-year cycle, ensuring that poor performance doesn't guarantee a top pick. However, small market teams fear this change could trap them in a cycle of bad performance without hope for improvement.
“some threes, especially late in that fourth. How many? Morgan, Russ did not have a good game tonight. That's all there is to it. And against the Boston Celtics, I think one thing, if you are a player that has a tendency, and Russ is not alone in this, but if you have a tendency to fall watch a little bit, you cannot take a second off defensively. You have to be engaged all the time against Boston because of all of the screening, the cutting, they've got shooting, they've got a stud player, Jalen Brown, who's having an incredible season in this role as a number one option. And so there were times in …”
“some threes, especially late in that fourth. How many? Morgan, Russ did not have a good game tonight. That's all there is to it. And against the Boston Celtics, I think one thing, if you are a player that has a tendency, and Russ is not alone in this, but if you have a tendency to fall watch a little bit, you cannot take a second off defensively. You have to be engaged all the time against Boston because of all of the screening, the cutting, they've got shooting, they've got a stud player, Jalen Brown, who's having an incredible season in this role as a number one option. And so there were times in transition where I didn't feel like the effort was good enough at times. I thought on ball, not being aware of where your guy is like you have to be locked in defensively against a team bare minimum. And then you get into shot selection, which has been a problem for Sacramento in the last couple of games with what they did in L.A. specifically …”
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Sacramento struggled with shot selection, going over 10 from three in the fourth quarter, while Russell Westbrook was two of nine from three for the game. The team showed defensive lapses, particularly in transition, against the Celtics' offensive schemes.
“… was to everybody Who was having better matchups east or west I think as a whole There's good hoops everywhere Alright man let's get back to it The Celtics beat the shit off the Sixers yesterday. B came back. It did not matter. 128-96. Celtics up 3-1 in the series. Mookie talked about the Celtics shooting out of them damn threes. He hit them yesterday. Peyton Pritchard balled out 32 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds. Shout out to JT. He had 30, 11, and 7. And JB had 27. And B, he showed up 26 and 10. Tyrese Maxey had 22. But it was belt, belt, belt. Go ahead and load it up, Lou. They don't have days …”
“… From an ACL I just feel like people Had that injury way more They had successful recoveries Than an Achilles And he's had as much time as most people have had Four and Achilles to bounce back too from ACL Obviously expecting to be back strong What was to everybody Who was having better matchups east or west I think as a whole There's good hoops everywhere Alright man let's get back to it The Celtics beat the shit off the Sixers yesterday. B came back. It did not matter. 128-96. Celtics up 3-1 in the series. Mookie talked about the Celtics shooting out of them damn threes. He hit them yesterday. Peyton Pritchard balled out 32 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds. Shout out to JT. He had 30, 11, and 7. And JB had 27. And B, he showed up 26 and 10. Tyrese Maxey had 22. But it was belt, belt, belt. Go ahead and load it up, Lou. They don't have days like this now. Yeah. They can't miss. Three Sixers the other way My boy Embiid The wish he would have played the whole series though I hate that that happened to him I think this would have been a way better series Damn And that concludes all the Sixers highlights”
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The Celtics' dominance over the 76ers highlights the impact of injuries on playoff competitiveness, with Embiid's absence diminishing the series' potential.
“… real quick we should hit the series that you were at today, Bontemps, because Joel Embiid went from doubtful to in. And then it didn't matter. The Celtics powering up after two games where this series looked pretty tight. Peyton Pritchard, one of the great stories in the NBA, in all honesty. But Tatum and Brown just doing great. But you talked to Embiid after the game today. I don't know what you want to say. I actually haven't talked to you about it. I haven't even heard what he said. So you'll educate me right now. Yeah I mean I don know I mean I don know how much there is to say about it …”
“I think real quick we should hit the series that you were at today, Bontemps, because Joel Embiid went from doubtful to in. And then it didn't matter. The Celtics powering up after two games where this series looked pretty tight. Peyton Pritchard, one of the great stories in the NBA, in all honesty. But Tatum and Brown just doing great. But you talked to Embiid after the game today. I don't know what you want to say. I actually haven't talked to you about it. I haven't even heard what he said. So you'll educate me right now. Yeah I mean I don know I mean I don know how much there is to say about it really Like he obviously came back up to two and a half weeks out He only really got to go up and down once before playing today Was understandably rusty with his shot So ended up with 26-10-6, which is sort of an indication of just the immense talent that Joel is. But, look, in two games in this series, Philly's gotten run off the court. In the one …”
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The Boston Celtics crushed the Philadelphia Sixers despite Joel Embiid's return, showcasing a staggering 87-point advantage from three-point shooting over four games. While Embiid managed 26 points, the Celtics' depth and shooting prowess left the Sixers struggling to keep up. With key players like Peyton Pritchard stepping up, the Celtics are poised to wrap up the series if they maintain their momentum.
“… he's been efficient yeah he ain't giving you no 25 or 30 but he giving you an efficient 18 16 20 points a night i think that's good but i just think boston got too much on ocho you know you look at jb like you said on down the stretch jb he a totally different player this year bro man I don't know what happened to you know what I don't know Joe Joe if it was him winning the MVP him winning the Larry Bird award or him getting shunned from the Olympic team I don know which that right there him the most but he a different player Nike pissed him off Yeah I think Nike pissed him off Not only that I …”
“… know what I mean vj vj edge come gave 30 points last game you can't bank on that not from no rookie you know what i mean five for 17 from the three yeah you at home i think paul george been solid in this playoff series if y'all want me to be honest he's been efficient yeah he ain't giving you no 25 or 30 but he giving you an efficient 18 16 20 points a night i think that's good but i just think boston got too much on ocho you know you look at jb like you said on down the stretch jb he a totally different player this year bro man I don't know what happened to you know what I don't know Joe Joe if it was him winning the MVP him winning the Larry Bird award or him getting shunned from the Olympic team I don know which that right there him the most but he a different player Nike pissed him off Yeah I think Nike pissed him off Not only that I just think it his makeup Uncle Ocho to be one of the top guys in this league. You look at how hard he worked. You look at his body. Hell, he look like a damn DB defensive end out there. That's how we get down, Joe. I see. I see. I like it, bro. I like it. Look, look, there you go. There you go. But Boston got too much, man. This is what you call a …”
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100, showcasing their championship potential with standout performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum hit five three-pointers, while Brown's late-game surge sealed the victory, proving Boston's depth and experience are too much for Philly, especially without star player Joel Embiid. This win puts the Celtics up 2-1 in the series, solidifying their status as a formidable contender.
“… be the friskiest they could play but i i assume phoenix is going to be the seventh seed um with the williams piece and this happened in the okc boston game too which tatum didn play in OKC And then they both played last night I was surprised how physically I don want to say overwhelming but confident Boston was with the size advantages they had And this is two straight games now with Jalen really being able to attack Dort. And nobody really goes at Dort like that. you know like like really like being able to bang him and and have him going backwards instead of forwards um and then you know …”
“… to where he was last year? The playoffs is a little more forgiving for them because they're basically going to be playing probably the Clippers. Right. could be could be the warriors like who knows like whatever they'll be able phoenix would probably be the friskiest they could play but i i assume phoenix is going to be the seventh seed um with the williams piece and this happened in the okc boston game too which tatum didn play in OKC And then they both played last night I was surprised how physically I don want to say overwhelming but confident Boston was with the size advantages they had And this is two straight games now with Jalen really being able to attack Dort. And nobody really goes at Dort like that. you know like like really like being able to bang him and and have him going backwards instead of forwards um and then you know they and then when you have tatum too who i thought the second quarter was his best stretch of the of the year and in general his game was really good and that was the best tatum and brown together game but the wings they had and the size they had i thought was a real problem for okc and i thought the same thing you did well if jalen williams is last …”
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The Boston Celtics showcased their size advantage in a decisive win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving OKC looking undersized and vulnerable. Jalen Brown stood out, dominating defensively and offensively, proving to be the best player on the court despite SGA's impressive performance. This game highlighted the Celtics' potential as they prepare for the playoffs, emphasizing the challenges OKC faces moving forward.
“… the first quarter. And then somehow it's like a 12-point game. Going into the fourth quarter, it's a 10-point game. This is like habitual with this Celtics team for whatever reason. And the Knicks are this team that's always down like 8 to 12 points for most of the game. And then all of a sudden they're making this rally and you're like, what happened? They were just down 16. So you have one team that can't hold on to leads the way I would love it. And then another team that seems to love coming back. Which they did last year in the playoffs in a devastating fashion two times in a row. last year …”
“… we're kind of back. This has already happened a couple of times this year. We'll be up 20. And then relax and do all the worst parts of the stuff that happened last year. You mean like last night? Like last night against Miami. We had 53 points in the first quarter. And then somehow it's like a 12-point game. Going into the fourth quarter, it's a 10-point game. This is like habitual with this Celtics team for whatever reason. And the Knicks are this team that's always down like 8 to 12 points for most of the game. And then all of a sudden they're making this rally and you're like, what happened? They were just down 16. So you have one team that can't hold on to leads the way I would love it. And then another team that seems to love coming back. Which they did last year in the playoffs in a devastating fashion two times in a row. last year did uh the knicks the knicks played detroit they beat detroit yeah but it was a it was a pretty good series it was a good series it was an either or series wait you went to the okc game last wednesday i did i what was the playoff crowd like what walk us through the crowd it was definitely a playoff crowd but i'm the beginning of the game was a …”
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The Celtics have a concerning habit of blowing big leads, as seen in their recent game against Miami where they led by 20 but ended the game only up by 10. This pattern echoes their struggles from last season, raising questions about their ability to maintain control against teams like the Knicks, who thrive on comebacks. With the playoffs approaching, this inconsistency could spell trouble for Boston.
“… it. Like, man, the man 35 tonight, 13 for 18 from the field. Okay, Ocho, he missed but five shots. And it was a big game. They playing against the Boston Celtics. Tatum didn't play tonight, but, man, this is what you get from him, bro. He probably going to win his – he probably going to win MVP again. He going to win MVP again, two-time MVP. And from everything I've been hearing from him throughout this whole entire season is that he wasn't satisfied with just winning. He didn't really like the fashion and how they won, Ocho. Joe, having to go game seven with the Pacers. He didn't appreciate that. He …”
“… You know, Wilt seems so mythical because we never got a real chance to see. I'm just being real. So when you say somebody has passed Wilt, like you really got to take a look at it like, hold on, Shard ain't playing out here. He really getting to it. Like, man, the man 35 tonight, 13 for 18 from the field. Okay, Ocho, he missed but five shots. And it was a big game. They playing against the Boston Celtics. Tatum didn't play tonight, but, man, this is what you get from him, bro. He probably going to win his – he probably going to win MVP again. He going to win MVP again, two-time MVP. And from everything I've been hearing from him throughout this whole entire season is that he wasn't satisfied with just winning. He didn't really like the fashion and how they won, Ocho. Joe, having to go game seven with the Pacers. He didn't appreciate that. He felt they should have got rid of teams a lot early. He didn't appreciate playing against the Nuggets game seven. You know, so I think the OKC Thunder are getting healthy. They're getting the leader back to where he's focusing in on this run down the stretch. But, boy, he got a mean heel to climb.”
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on track to become a two-time MVP, showcasing his dominance and leadership as he breaks records and elevates the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“… to the Nets. That's fine. The point is they came into today not eliminated from the from the playoffs. The point is they came into today playing the Celtics C team. And if they won the game, they got to host two games together. make the playoffs. That was what's at stake. They started Desmond. The game was in Boston. The Celtics were benching pretty much all of their principals, including Peyton Pritchard. They sat there at their top eight players. Desmond Baines started this game because it was his 82nd start of the season. He played seven minutes, checked out of the game, and that was it for the …”
“… if they won and some things fell their way, they could avoid the play-in altogether. They could end up... Well, no, no, no, no, no. But just move that to the side. The Raptors had to lose to the Nets for that to happen. The Raptors would never lose to the Nets. That's fine. The point is they came into today not eliminated from the from the playoffs. The point is they came into today playing the Celtics C team. And if they won the game, they got to host two games together. make the playoffs. That was what's at stake. They started Desmond. The game was in Boston. The Celtics were benching pretty much all of their principals, including Peyton Pritchard. They sat there at their top eight players. Desmond Baines started this game because it was his 82nd start of the season. He played seven minutes, checked out of the game, and that was it for the first half. He did not start the second half. It was Desmond. Congratulations in this era where nobody seems to be able to stay healthy. You started all 82. Mikael Bridges for the second straight year played a handful of seconds in his 82nd game, you know, to check that box. Fouled, I think, 23 seconds into the game. Last year he fouled six seconds …”
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The Celtics pulled off a stunning comeback against the Magic, outscoring them 42-20 in the third quarter despite resting their star players. The Magic, who had a chance to solidify their playoff position, faltered as key players struggled. This game showcased the unpredictable nature of the NBA as the Celtics' bench players stepped up dramatically.
“… By the time it was the third quarter, it's like, all right, they're interviewing Buddy Heald. I can disengage. So, yeah, Siobhan O'Heele. Sun Celtics was, oh my goodness, was this great. So the first thing that stood out was in the third quarter, it's like, you know, they're both in the 60s by halftime. In the third quarter, Devin Booker was an absolute force of nature. He had 23 consecutive of their points. And I'm like, there's nothing. And it's all three levels and there's nothing you can do with him. And then. But Verno, there's like. I have Celtics that I would say that you could match …”
“… the teams around them are playing well as well. Well, and then there's nobody to really gain ground on behind you because all those teams are losing on purpose. Losing, yeah. And the Sixers. So that one ended, well, ended for all intents and purposes. By the time it was the third quarter, it's like, all right, they're interviewing Buddy Heald. I can disengage. So, yeah, Siobhan O'Heele. Sun Celtics was, oh my goodness, was this great. So the first thing that stood out was in the third quarter, it's like, you know, they're both in the 60s by halftime. In the third quarter, Devin Booker was an absolute force of nature. He had 23 consecutive of their points. And I'm like, there's nothing. And it's all three levels and there's nothing you can do with him. And then. But Verno, there's like. I have Celtics that I would say that you could match up with Devin Booker. You would think I can name five Celtics. You would think. And and yet he is just destroying them. And well, he's destroying them. But meanwhile, just keeping Phoenix in the game. Right. Like, that's what it's taking to stay in the game is him being that great. And then by the time they get to the fourth quarter, this was one …”
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Jalen Brown's explosive 41-point performance, including 18 points in the fourth quarter, solidifies his status as the leader of the Celtics. This pivotal moment not only showcased his talent but also shifted the team's dynamics, especially in light of Jason Tatum's injury. Brown's ability to step up in crucial moments is redefining the Celtics' identity as they push for playoff positioning.
“… road, hey, I appreciate what y'all been doing. Thank you very much. But I'm going to get it from here. Yeah. And I think that's the luxury that the Celtics have that very few teams have. I mean they got guys that can score but you got a Derrick White and you got a JB that has no problem taking the tough defensive assignment because they understand let me do all we can and they'll trade off. Hey you'll see Derrick White try to deal with hard. You'll see JB try to slow down Mitch and vice versa to keep him giving them different looks hey guess what we're traveling we're blushing we want to get the …”
“… he just had to deal with KD He had to deal He had at some point in time in the fourth quarter he got to deal with KD Or some point in time in the fourth quarter, he got to deal with Kawhi. That's just the way it is. When the rubber needs to meet the road, hey, I appreciate what y'all been doing. Thank you very much. But I'm going to get it from here. Yeah. And I think that's the luxury that the Celtics have that very few teams have. I mean they got guys that can score but you got a Derrick White and you got a JB that has no problem taking the tough defensive assignment because they understand let me do all we can and they'll trade off. Hey you'll see Derrick White try to deal with hard. You'll see JB try to slow down Mitch and vice versa to keep him giving them different looks hey guess what we're traveling we're blushing we want to get the ball out hey we're going to make it swing it but it's going to be a great matchup to see how this thing shakes out when it's all said and done because we kind of know like the top four we'll see what Orlando can do we'll see what Toronto can do and see how this thing plays at the bottom I think this year I would have a little bit more confidence had …”
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The Boston Celtics' defensive strategy is their secret weapon, allowing them to dominate opponents by trading off tough assignments between Jalen Brown and Derrick White. This flexibility mirrors legendary teams like the Bulls, where multiple defenders wore down their rivals. With this approach, the Celtics are positioned as the top team in the East, capable of outlasting any competition.
“… very much, Dana. Here's $250. I have validated your feelings. I guess you have. I don't know, man. They could be the two seed playing against the Celtics in the second round. They could. And they scare you. Oh, yeah. They better get Vooch back. That Luka Garza thing ain't going to take in the playoffs, bro. I just saw the Celtics in person. Too many white guys The caucasity level is too high Yeah And I know that Vucevic is a white guy too But still at least got size He's Euro You know what I mean Yeah Yeah His slow feet don't eat He's slow Yeah Oh I know But against the Celtics They need some …”
“… were going to say Carl Anthony Towns. What about Carl Anthony Towns do you not trust? We're going to get to the mood of this. Defense. There are certain possessions in which I don't think that he's even paying attention. Yes. I agree. Okay. Thank you very much, Dana. Here's $250. I have validated your feelings. I guess you have. I don't know, man. They could be the two seed playing against the Celtics in the second round. They could. And they scare you. Oh, yeah. They better get Vooch back. That Luka Garza thing ain't going to take in the playoffs, bro. I just saw the Celtics in person. Too many white guys The caucasity level is too high Yeah And I know that Vucevic is a white guy too But still at least got size He's Euro You know what I mean Yeah Yeah His slow feet don't eat He's slow Yeah Oh I know But against the Celtics They need some size They got They're gonna face size They need size And if they get Vuce back They'll be alright But they need They will need him They will need him That Garza thing's not going to take in the playoff. A second round matchup with the Celtics would be tough. It'd be tough. I don't know. I like that. I like that. I like my town's Mitchell front line. …”
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The Celtics might struggle in the playoffs if they face teams with size, particularly if they don't have Vucevic back in the lineup. With the looming threat of a second-round matchup against the Cavs, their front line could be a major concern. Without Vucevic, the Celtics may find themselves outmatched, especially against a team like the Cavs with a strong front line led by Towns and Mitchell.
“… that spurred this story was Sunday night, after said game that Tracy McGrady and the NBC crew was at against the Wolves without Anthony Edwards in Boston, where the Celtics couldn't hit a shot and blew a lead and lost, Tatum had a pretty frank post-game interview about all this stuff. And at one point he got asked about how you sort of handled the ups and downs of trying to come back. And he said, quote, I didn't know how this blank was going to be. It's tough. In the moment, you try not to think about it. You just want to be Jason Tatum and feel like yourself again. But I'm not Superman, so …”
“from a guy coming back off of a 10-month rehab. Did you think Tatum was just going to hit the ground running at an all-NBA level off of an Achilles? And the thing that spurred this story was Sunday night, after said game that Tracy McGrady and the NBC crew was at against the Wolves without Anthony Edwards in Boston, where the Celtics couldn't hit a shot and blew a lead and lost, Tatum had a pretty frank post-game interview about all this stuff. And at one point he got asked about how you sort of handled the ups and downs of trying to come back. And he said, quote, I didn't know how this blank was going to be. It's tough. In the moment, you try not to think about it. You just want to be Jason Tatum and feel like yourself again. But I'm not Superman, so it's obviously going to take some time. And it is obviously going to take some time. He wasn't going to come back and immediately be a first-team All-NBA player. And that's just the question is, can that ramp-up period happen fast enough for him to get back to being an all-star All-NBA caliber player by the time the playoffs come around? But I will …”
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The return of Jason Tatum gives the Celtics an actual championship ceiling, enhancing their playoff prospects despite initial struggles.
The NBA playoff race is unpredictable with key injuries and team dynamics, but the Celtics' potential championship ceiling hinges on Jason Tatum's return to form.
“… going to play that many games together So in the playoffs they going to be on the floor together What, 30, 33 minutes a night? That'd be great for Boston if that's what it ends up being. Yeah, whatever, like the threshold that Tatum could cross, right? But, you know, Jalen Brown's going to be on the floor. So you want to get those guys together. I think there's, I don't think you'll ever see them apart. So like Joe in a big game like that, we'll dabble on. I think last night we probably saw our rotation minutes. The only thing that would be changed, like Hauser didn't play well yesterday. If …”
“… where one of those guys will be on the floor at all times so just like wrap your mind around what you saw last night was probably the way it going to be but also remember chemistry between those two keep them on the floor as much as you can They not going to play that many games together So in the playoffs they going to be on the floor together What, 30, 33 minutes a night? That'd be great for Boston if that's what it ends up being. Yeah, whatever, like the threshold that Tatum could cross, right? But, you know, Jalen Brown's going to be on the floor. So you want to get those guys together. I think there's, I don't think you'll ever see them apart. So like Joe in a big game like that, we'll dabble on. I think last night we probably saw our rotation minutes. The only thing that would be changed, like Hauser didn't play well yesterday. If Hauser's playing well, he's playing more. Great call by going with Baylor Shireman.”
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In a surprising twist, the Celtics are finding success with both Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown on the court together more often, enhancing their chemistry. Coach Joe Mazzulla is experimenting with rotations, ensuring one star is always on the floor, which could be crucial for their playoff strategy. This approach could maximize their scoring potential and keep defenses guessing as the season progresses.
“… man. But yeah, Hornets' fourth quarter was a disaster. for them. Maybe that's just a young team. They've been in that position before, but the Celtics look like a championship team. Obviously, they got the experience.”
“… Grant hit, he missed the three. got right back and shot another one. I was like, let's go. At the second point, I was like, yeah, Graham was in there bullshitting. Graham went on shit. He went on shit yesterday. He was in there fouling the fourth quarter, man. But yeah, Hornets' fourth quarter was a disaster. for them. Maybe that's just a young team. They've been in that position before, but the Celtics look like a championship team. Obviously, they got the experience.”
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The Boston Celtics showcased their championship potential by dominating the Charlotte Hornets, with standout performances that left fans buzzing. Despite the Hornets' struggles in the fourth quarter, the Celtics' experience and talent were on full display, proving they are the only Eastern team capable of winning it all this season. Jeff Teague and the crew break down the highlights and what this means for the playoffs.
“I love, I mean, the Thunder Celtics game, the games last night, being Wednesday night, if you're listening to this on Friday, were just fantastic. Like, they were just top-notch basketball games. There were three just great, great games, one of which was the Celtics-Thunder game, and we'll get into sort of more about the basketball part of it, But my first love is Shea and Jalen Brown, just sort of like sub dissing each other in the post games. And like this Jalen Brown game was …”
“I love, I mean, the Thunder Celtics game, the games last night, being Wednesday night, if you're listening to this on Friday, were just fantastic. Like, they were just top-notch basketball games. There were three just great, great games, one of which was the Celtics-Thunder game, and we'll get into sort of more about the basketball part of it, But my first love is Shea and Jalen Brown, just sort of like sub dissing each other in the post games. And like this Jalen Brown game was really interesting because they have a lot of people to throw at him. You know, cause I was like rewatching it this morning, which is something I rarely do during the regular season, but it was, they've got Dort in front of them and, and, and they've got Gildas Alexander from the guy Caruso on them. Like they've got a lot to throw at a good wing …”
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After the Celtics' thrilling victory over the Thunder, a playful exchange unfolded between Jalen Brown and Shea Gildas-Alexander. While Shea complimented Jalen's ability to draw fouls, both players' comments hinted at competitive rivalry, showcasing the intensity of their matchup without direct insults. This intriguing dynamic adds depth to their on-court rivalry.
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