Celtics Reddit Podcast

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins us to cover all the angles heading into the 2024 NBA Finals. How will the Boston Celtics approach this matchup with the Dallas Mavericks? How do we contain Luka Doncic? What are our hopes for Kristaps Porzingis? Plus, would you take current Jayson Tatum's shooting percentages or a mystery box?

Was the Mavericks’ late-season defensive improvement slightly overrated? How would you rank the top 12 players in the series? Would Scott Wedman make the Celtics’ finals rotation? The NBA finals tip-off Thursday night so we’re spending an hour answering listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the biggest storylines heading into the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics? The Tatum vs Luka/Ant apex predator face-off? Kyrie Irving potentially returning to TD Garden? The Celtics' haven't been truly tested until they face a Western Conference team? There are so many spicy narratives heading into the final stage of the Celtics' title run. Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog and CLNS Joins us to rank all the major narratives heading into the NBA Finals. Follow Noa on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NoaDalzellNBA Read Noa's work for CelticsBlog: https://www.celticsblog.com/authors/noa-dalzell

The Boston Celtics have closed out yet another series, which it means it's time for the First to the Floor end-of-series awards show! Jaylen Brown may have won the Larry Bird ECF MVP Trophy, but will he walk away with the coveted Jordan Crawford Series MVP Award? Who are the nominees for the esteemed Blake Griffin Vibesman Award? Dripping with unmatched prestige, these awards can make or break a legacy.

The Boston Celtics made their third comeback in four games to punch their ticket back to the NBA Finals while sweeping the fairly decent Indiana Pacers. Jaylen Brown is the well-deserved ECF MVP, but who are the other candidates? Join us for a full recap of game 4 while we try to comprehend just how the Celtics pulled this one out.

It's been almost 24 hours and we are still freaking out over the Boston Celtics' ridiculous comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. What were the key moments in the comeback? Can the Celtics wrap it up in 4? Plus, Jayson Tatum's return to form, Jrue Holiday's clutch defense, and Al Horford makes us shed tears of joy.

What a comeback!! The Celtics made a ridiculous comeback in Indy to take a 3-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday was incredible despite his illness, Al Horford hit a thousand 3-pointers, and Jayson Tatum made a timely return to form.

The Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 in Indiana. Do the Pacers have any chance if Tyrese Haliburton is legitimately injured? What adjustments worked for Boston in Game 2, and what's likely to change in Games 3 and 4?

Jaylen Brown's efficient 40 points led the Celtics to a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving the Celtics just two wins away from a return to the NBA Finals. Can Jayson Tatum find some consistency with his rhythm by the series' end? Has the Kristaps Porzingis timeline shifted yet again? Plus, Oshae Brissett thrives in small-ball, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are awesome, and much more.

What a ridiculous finish! The Celtics outlast the Indiana Pacers and take a 1-0 series lead, largely in thanks to some extremely clutch Jaylen Brown heroics. Who were the main heroes of this game? How well the Celtics adjust in Game 2? Is our pick 'n roll defense salvageable?

Dan “Greenie” Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview the Eastern Conference Finals. How will the Celtics attack the Pacers? Does Indy hold any advantage over Boston? Plus, reactions to the Timberwolves vs Nuggets and Thunder vs Mavericks series.

The Boston Celtics wrapped up their Round 2 series against the Cavs in 5 games, which means it's time to hand out end-of-series awards! Plus, the evolving Jayson Tatum conversation, and a look around the rest of the league.

Go ahead and scratch "Al Horford Game" off your Celtics bingo card. Al Horford made the Cavs regret their gameplan by torching them on both sides of the ball. We break off a nice chunk of Horford on this one, celebrating his Game 5 performance and discussing his broader impact on the whole Celtics organization. Plus, Jayson Tatum is finding some consistency in these playoffs, Derrick White trending in the right direction, and much more. Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance from the How 'Bout Them Celtics podcast joined us for this one.

Jayson Tatum's 33 points helped the Celtics outlast a Donovan Mitchell-less Cleveland Cavaliers to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. How did the Celtics perform in their first crunch time minutes of the playoffs? Can we expect this version of Jrue Holiday for the remainder of the playoffs? Plus, adjustments for Game 4, and a look around the league.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics responded to recent criticism in the best way possible, by winning convincingly on the road in the freakin' playoffs. How did the Celtics adjust? What was different about Tatum in this one? How did Jaylen Brown change his approach? Plus, predictions for game 4 and a look around the rest of the league.

Well, that was rough. Just not good no matter how you slice it. What went wrong for the Celtics in Game 2? What's up with Jayson Tatum? How will the Celtics respond to this (to borrow Gary Washburn's words) a$$ kicking? Plus, Kristaps news, and at least Payton Pritchard is awesome. Check out Wayne Spooney's piece for CelticsBlog on Joa Mazzulla's tightrope walk of adjustments: https://www.celticsblog.com/2024/5/7/24148237/joe-mazzulla-tightrope-walk-of-adjustments-boston-celtics-cleveland-cavaliers-kristaps-porzingis

Jaylen Brown threw the first punch in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, eventually leading the Celtics to a convincing game 1 win over the Cavs. Derrick White did his best prime Ray Allen impression, pouring it on from beyond the arc to keep the Celtics in front throughout the game. How did the Celtics approach this first game, and what adjustments might the Cavs make in game 2? Plus, we take a look at the current conversation around Jayson Tatum, and recap the other series' happening around the league. Check out Wayne Spooney's piece for CelticsBlog on Joa Mazzulla's tightrope walk of adjustments: https://www.celticsblog.com/2024/5/7/24148237/joe-mazzulla-tightrope-walk-of-adjustments-boston-celtics-cleveland-cavaliers-kristaps-porzingis

The Cleveland Cavaliers squeaked out a Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic and are now destined to face the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Tony Pesta of "Fear the Sword" joins us to discuss how Cavs fans feel about this matchup, and what the Celtics can expect from the Cavs. Follow Tony Pesta on X

Now that we've had 24 hours to digest, what comes to mind when you think back on the Boston Celtics' round 1 series win over the Miami Heat? Plus, end-of-series awards, a very Heat and Bucks-centric Schadenfreude Report, and the argument for and against the Magic and Cavs matchups.

They did it. The Celtics closed out Miami in 5 games. This is our "Celtics Late Night' show streamed right after the game. We'll be back tomorrow with a full series recap.