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We’re sounding off on a wildly convincing win by the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat during Game 1 of their first-round matchup. Jayson Tatum logged his first career triple-double, while Kristaps Porzingis (18 points) and Derrick White (20 points) each had big games. Boston led by 32 points heading into the fourth quarter, which led many to ask, why does Joe Mazzulla have the starters in?! We’ve got your answer here in tonight’s episode, and we also discuss the Celtics breaking Miami’s zone.
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Sound off with us on the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoff seeding being set, Mike Gorman being honored at his final regular-season home game, and how lucky the Boston Celtics are to have a Stay Ready Group that crushed another opponent, this time the Washington Wizards. Payton Pritchard looked like an All-Star for the second straight game and joined Larry Bird, John Havlicek and Bob Cousy as the only Celtics to log back-to-back double-doubles of at least 30 points and 10 assists. We also discuss Svy Mykhailiuk, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta playing at a high level.
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We’re sounding off after an unexpected blowout of the Charlotte Hornets by a Boston Celtics team that rested the entirety of its top six players Friday night, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But no starters, no problem, as the reserves came in and dominated behind Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet. Kornet teamed up with Neemias Queta for a new Twin Towers duo, and now all of Celtics Nation is bursting with positivity again following Thursday night’s loss to the New York Knicks at TD Garden. We discuss the Celtics finishing the season without ever losing three straight games, as well as the looming winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday night for the Maine Celtics, whose top four players delivered strong performances for Boston during this game against Charlotte.
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It’s time to sound off on a Celtics loss to the Knicks that featured an uninspiring performance from the top of the rotation, and an uplifting ending from the Stay Ready Group. Boston trailed by 31 points to the New York Knicks heading into the fourth quarter before storming back to make it a nine-point game at the final horn. We’re diving into some of the struggles from Jayson Tatum and Co., Payton Pritchard and Co. saving the day when it comes to net rating, the Celtics tying a season high in blocked shots, Jalen Brunson looking like a top-six MVP candidate, and why these last two games shouldn’t impact your view of the Celtics as the postseason nears.
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Time to sound off on the Milwaukee Bucks coming out of the gates red-hot Tuesday night as they looked like the Boston Celtics typically do at the offensive end of the floor. Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Bucks shot a ridiculous 74% from the field and 80% from long range during the first quarter. Boston did make a run during the second half as the Celtics found their rhythm, but they didn’t have enough to pull off the comeback. Still, Joe Mazzulla walks away with his entire team at full health and in rhythm, while the Bucks can’t say the same. We have the latest on Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his scary non-contact leg injury that led to him exiting the game late in the third quarter.
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We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown reaching 10,000 career points and Boston’s bench, led by Payton Pritchard, taking care of business in the fourth quarter against Portland’s starters. Brown finished with 26 points to lead the Celtics in a 124-107 win over Portland, and for the second straight game, Joe Mazzulla handed the reins to his bench crew to handle the fourth quarter. This time they not only maintained Boston’s lead against the other team’s starters, but they expanded it. This is two nights after they nearly gave away a 19-point lead against the Sacramento Kings, so as we discuss, Mazzulla’s coaching decisions are clearly leading to improved results.
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