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"They're Gonna Call it a Hard Foul" is a weekly Boston Celtics podcast. For the 2023-24 season it’s banner 18 or bust.  We will breakdown all the wins and losses all season long. Hosts Jim Quigley and Michael Quigley.

They're Gonna Call It A Hard Foul?‪!‬ James Quigley and Mike Quigley

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"They're Gonna Call it a Hard Foul" is a weekly Boston Celtics podcast. For the 2023-24 season it’s banner 18 or bust.  We will breakdown all the wins and losses all season long. Hosts Jim Quigley and Michael Quigley.

    Once again the Celtics get upset at home vs the Heat, Series Tied 1-1

    Once again the Celtics get upset at home vs the Heat, Series Tied 1-1

    Can the Boston Celtics shake off their playoff woes and rise to the challenge against the Miami Heat? Join us as we peel back the layers of their recent on-court battles, scrutinizing the team's struggle to adapt and the heavy reliance on isolation plays that have left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads. We dissect the games with an honest lens, highlighting where key players like Porzingis have fallen short and how Tatum and Brown's fluctuating performances have impacted the team's momentum. Without shying away from tough love, we explore the dynamic between player accountability and coaching, debating whether it's the schemes or the execution that will ultimately decide the Celtics' fate. Can the Celtics bring the necessary adjustments and intensity to close out tight games? 
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    • 22 min
    Heat vs. Celtics Round 4 in Round 1

    Heat vs. Celtics Round 4 in Round 1

    Prepare to unravel the strategic conundrum posed by a Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat as they face the top-seeded Boston Celtics in a highly anticipated playoff series. We promise to equip you with a deep understanding of the chess match unfolding on the court, exploring how the Heat's defensive schemes and the Celtics' fluid ball movement could dictate the pace of the series. 



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    • 30 min
    Celtics looking at either the Heat or Bulls

    Celtics looking at either the Heat or Bulls

    The Celtics eye a lineup of potential opponents, softened by Jimmy Butler's injury - a twist of fate that could swing the gates wide open for the Chicago Bulls to stride through.



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    • 27 min
    Celtics Ownerships steps up and extends Jrue Holiday

    Celtics Ownerships steps up and extends Jrue Holiday

    Jrue Holiday has reportedly signed a 4 year 135m extension to stay with the Celtics longterm. Mike and Jim explores what this means for the Celtics roster buidling going forward (including Derrick White's future) is all broken down in this episode.

    We also look ahead to the final week of the regular season and possible first round matchups for the Celtics.
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    • 40 min
    Celtics Late Game Execution and Possilbe Playoff Matchups

    Celtics Late Game Execution and Possilbe Playoff Matchups

    Mike and Jim celebrate the Celtics securing home court throughout the Finals and scrutinize their end of game execution. We even took a critical eye to their defensive strategies, especially when facing quick-footed guards in games that could have gone either way. We also look ahead to possible first round playoff matchups for the Celtics.
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    • 43 min
    Celtics collapse in Atlanta

    Celtics collapse in Atlanta

    Are the Celtics' recent stumbles are just bumps in the road or signs of a playoff breakdown waiting to happen? Mike and Jim dive into the Celtics' late-game meltdowns and coaching choices that leave fans scratching their heads.

    As the playoffs loom, could the shift towards a tougher, more hands-on style of defense, and the whistles that seem to have gone silent, change the game for the Celtics and the league at large? 
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    • 34 min

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Need more episodes

This was a GREAT podcast. I can’t get enough of it. Please make more episodes. PLEASE!!!!!🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

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Highly recommended

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Great podcast!

Excellent Celtics content

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