Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's
1,866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLocked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. Hear from players, call in to the voicemail line, and hear from some great guest hosts. It's the #1 podcast choice for Celtics fans. Part of the Locked On Podcast network.
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Boston Celtics passing destroys Orlando Magic
December 16, 2023 07:33 - 24 minutesThe Boston Celtics put on a clinic against the Magic, dishing out 31 assists and wearing Orlando down with their speed. Without Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet, Boston ran past the Magic to stay perfect at home. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into why this was the most impressive win of the season for Boston, including how Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown sparked some huge plays. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave.com Dave is the financial app that's leveling...
Boston Celtics stay perfect at home, Jayson Tatum slams door on Cleveland Cavaliers
December 15, 2023 07:32 - 38 minutesThe Celtics got another tough win over a tough Cavs team thanks to a great team effort overall. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum had big stretches but it was a total team win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that, why this was a perfectly scripted win, and why whatever you think "Mazzulla Ball" is is wrong. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave.com Dave is the financial app that's leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today at Dave.com/LOCKEDONNBA. You could g...
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown as unique leaders/getting Celtics more corner 3-pointers
December 14, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesJoe Mazzulla had a great quote about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after their win over Cleveland, highlighting how their jobs as the best players are different on a stacked team versus a team with a bunch of role players. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, as well as how the Celtics can generate more corner 3-pointers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave.com Dave is the financial app that's leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today ...
Boston Celtics start slow, finish strong, get tough win over Cleveland Cavaliers
December 13, 2023 09:02 - 35 minutesJaylen Brown was the only Celtic hitting anything in an 18-4 opening run by the Cavs, but Boston recovered to go into the second down 10. The Celtics put up a 39-point second quarter, briefly taking the lead, thanks in part to Derrick White catching fire from deep and Jayson Tatum exploding for 13. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis found grooves in the third, giving Boston a lead despite Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combining for 23. A balanced attack in the fourth, and some better d...
Boston Celtics face big week against Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesThe Celtics have four more games to play at home before their big western conference trip, two against Cleveland, and two against Orlando. It's a weird quirk in the schedule that ends up becoming a big early test for the Celtics. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the magnitude of these two games, what they mean for the Celtics, realistic expectations, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave.com Dave is the financial app that's leveling the financia...
Interesting Boston Celtics stats: Derrick White is an on/off GOD (Jaylen Brown is not)
December 11, 2023 05:41 - 36 minutesWe're about a quarter of the way through the season, so it's time to look at some interesting Celtics stats, including how Derrick White is the Celtics absolutely most impactful player. His on/off numbers are out of this world, confirming a lot of what we're seeing on the floor. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that, how Jaylen Brown's on/off numbers are the opposite of that, Jayson Tatum's defensive struggles, and how the Celtics aren't forcing any turnovers. Support Us By Sup...
Derrick White drops 30, Jaylen Brown ejected, Boston Celtics beat New York Knicks
December 09, 2023 08:30 - 28 minutesThe Celtics didn't play much defense early, but they got by with their offense, which was led by Derrick White and his 30 points. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday also made big contributions, showing an important bounce-back quality that good teams show. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all that, the total team effort, and Jaylen Brown's weak ejection. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Sta...
Mailbag: Star mistakes, Jayson Tatum complaining, Sam Hauser potential, & media vs. players
December 08, 2023 06:53 - 39 minutesWith a few days off, this felt like a great time to open the mailbag. Today, we're getting into handling mistakes by the superstars, their ability to win it all, and Jayson Tatum's habit of complaining to officials. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that, the best defensive backcourt in the NBA, JD Davison, and Sam Hauser's potential. Plus, questions about criticizing players as a member of the media, breakthrough questions, and John's love for Kevin McHale. Support Us By Suppo...
Kristaps Porzingis set to return, Boston Celtics expected to be 'active' on trade market
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutesKristaps Porzingis has missed four games with a strained calf, but it looks like he's about to return. He went through some 5-on-5 scrimmaging in practice on Wednesday and felt good. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss his impeding return, the incredible level of importance to Boston, Joe Mazzulla's use of the bench to mitigate another absence, and the Shams Charania report that he expects Boston to be active on the trade market. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...
A step back for Jayson Tatum? Concerns over Jrue Holiday or Boston Celtics 3rd quarter issues?
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutesJayson Tatum has put up some good numbers, but he's been a net negative on the floor over his last nine games. What's going on there? Plus, Jrue Holiday seems to be struggling a bit, despite a couple of recent nice shooting games. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all that, and the very confusing third quarter team struggles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game ...
Boston Celtics eliminated from In-Season Tournament after late collapse vs. Indiana Pacers
December 05, 2023 08:05 - 39 minutesThe In-Season Tournament atmosphere was rocking in Indiana, creating a real playoff environment. The Celtics looked good enough early on, but Tyrese Haliburton had a historic triple-double and the Pacers role players were able to do something the Celtics role players weren't. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses what went wrong, how the role players failed the stars, and why a lot of this stuff feels familiar to fans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts tha...
Boston Celtics-Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament preview
December 04, 2023 05:42 - 41 minutesThe Celtics beat the tar out of the Pacers the first time around when Indiana didn't have Tyrese Haliburton. He is probably playing Monday night, and if he does, it'll be a big moment for him. Can he be the difference against Boston in this first ever In-Season Tournament quarterfinal game? Is the Pacers defense ready to handle Boston's big wings? Can the Celtics defend the Pacers with their offense by forcing the big guns to spend a lot of energy defending? John Karalis of Boston Sports Jour...
Jayson Tatum ejected, Boston Celtics struggle, but still beat Philadelphia 76ers
December 02, 2023 08:51 - 27 minutesThe Celtics played down to a Sixers teams decimated by injuries and illnesses and it nearly cost them. Jayson Tatum was ejected for talking too much to the refs, and John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says both sides are to blame. That, plus, the human nature aspect of this game that's impossible to avoid, the heroics of Al Horford and Payton Pritchard, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in...
MAILBAG: In-Season Tournament, Boston Celtics bad 3rd quarters, & NBA's worst ever franchise
December 01, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesIt's not Monday, but it was an off day so we opened up the mailbag to get some questions about the In-Season Tournament's impact on Boston and the league (and what happens to those courts), the Celtics' bad third quarters, and getting back to winning at home. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers those questions, and then gets into Oshae Brissett's role on the team, a timeline where Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward have normal times in Boston, the worst NBA franchise of all time, and w...
Lessons learned from Boston Celtics running up the score on Chicago Bulls
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutesThe In-Season Tournament forced the Celtics to run up the score as much as they could against the Bulls, which led to some interesting thing happening on the floor that they should probably carry forward with them. From cutting more, to running through Al Horford, to just keeping an attacking mentality, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all the ways a very weird game might actually teach some good lessons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p...
Boston Celtics blow out Chicago Bulls, advance to In-Season Tournament knockout round
November 29, 2023 08:36 - 38 minutesThe Celtics played it cool in the lead up to this in-season tournament game, but in the end, they were aware of how badly the needed to beat the Bulls and they went for it. The result was a 27 point win and, with the Brooklyn win, a berth in the IST knockout round. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the great basketball stuff we saw, including playing with a big lead, and then gets into the weirdness the tournament forced Boston into. Regardless of how you feel about it, this is ...
Jaylen Brown shows his full basketball prowess in Milwaukee, Atlanta wins
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutesAfter seeming to struggle a bit with where he fit on a newly revamped Celtics team, Jaylen Brown has shown off his full basketball prowess in recent games. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm open with some leftover thoughts from the Hawks game before diving into Jaylen's recent excellence and how he's been playing exactly how the Celtics need him to play. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green che...
Boston Celtics do the little things on bad shooting night to beat Atlanta Hawks
November 27, 2023 06:05 - 36 minutesThe Celtics shot 27.7% from 3, normally a recipe for disaster, but still managed to score 113 points and beat the Hawks by 10. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains how the little things added up to the big win, led by Al Horford doing a little of everything. Plus, the Celtics did give up another big lead, which is not great, but they got it together to hold on for the win, and that's a really good thing at a time we should expect the Celtics to be less than perfect. Support Us By Su...
Boston Celtics suffer worst loss of the season to tough Orlando Magic team
November 25, 2023 03:03 - 35 minutesThe Boston Celtics were without Jrue Holiday (ankle) for this game, but they still looked good for most of the first half. Then the second half happened and it just looked like Orlando was the tougher team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into what happened, the loss of Kristaps Porzingis, Joe Mazzulla's lack of a timeout during the third quarter 17-0 run, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green che...
Jaylen Brown dominates as Boston Celtics hold off Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
November 23, 2023 09:08 - 34 minutesThe Celtics showed a lot more fire and played a lot better basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks ... for about 42 minutes ... then it was a little messy. They still held on to win, and it was because Jaylen Brown was the best player on the floor. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses this amazing game from Brown and why this is the standard he should be held to. Plus, some of the other great performances, including the Brown/Kristaps Porzingis connection, and the recipe for avoidin...
Mailbag: Boston Celtics offensive philosophy, Jayson Tatum post ups, Jrue Holiday misses
November 22, 2023 06:35 - 37 minutesThe Celtics recent play has fueled a lot of mailbag questions, so this was a good time to get a few answers. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the Celtics offensive philosophy, Jayson Tatum's dwindling post ups, Jrue Holiday's struggles at the rim (and whether the C's defense has anything to do with that), Sam Hauser's development, and Kristaps Porzingis' technical fouls. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the ...
Boston Celtics get burned by bad play, lose to Charlotte Hornets in OT
November 21, 2023 07:26 - 38 minutesThe Celtics once again played with their food, building up leads but not doing the little things they needed to do to put the Hornets away. They blew a nine point lead with two minutes to go and lost in overtime. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into why this game could mean nothing and everything at the same time, and also runs through some of the bigger issues in this game (giving up offensive rebounds, tough nights from Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Sam Hauser). Support Us By S...
Undisciplined Boston Celtics escape Memphis with a win they didn't deserve
November 20, 2023 07:28 - 33 minutesThe Celtics very clearly didn't take the Memphis Grizzlies very seriously, and it showed with an undisciplined effort that still somehow resulted in a win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is in Memphis to tell us the few good things that happened (a win is a win, right? Sam Hauser is still on fire, and they got to the line) before explaining all the different ways a lack of discipline nearly cost the Celtics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to...
Boston Celtics kinda suck, but still find a way to beat Toronto Raptors
November 18, 2023 07:10 - 31 minutesThe Celtics didn't play their best basketball, but they played well enough to beat the Toronto Raptors. Things went well enough early on, but it fell apart in the third quarter and the fourth was a fight. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all the big topics, like how they closed without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown being too involved and the lesson they should learn from that. Also, the NBA needs to answer for the slippery floor that got Jaylen Brown hurt. Support Us By Support...
More love for Jrue Holiday & should Boston Celtics always start Al Horford vs. Joel Embiid?
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesJrue Holiday didn't get enough love after the win over the Sixers, so he gets some of that here. That, of course, turns into love for Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and everyone else after that win. But as John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm explain, this isn't some indictment of Jaylen Brown. All that, plus should the Celtics just start Al Horford every time they play the Sixers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Mak...
Boston Celtics beat Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers behind Derrick White, Al Horford, Jayson Tatum
November 16, 2023 07:45 - 32 minutesThe Celtics were without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, but they got huge performances from Al Horford, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday ... and then Jayson Tatum closed out the fourth to help slam the door on the Sixers. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all that, the bench stepping up, and the big fourth quarter performances, and the Celtics still struggling with keeping Philly off the boards in a brutal second quarter. And then we wonder why the Sixers continue to antago...
Boston Celtics defense shining & could Boston get Alex Caruso?
November 15, 2023 06:48 - 32 minutesThe Boston Celtics defense has been making strides, and they really showed out against the New York Knicks. So John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal decided to give them a little time to properly appreciate how well they played. Plus, a couple of developments from Tuesday night's games could help the Celtics out on their current road trip. And then, a look at whether the Celtics could get Alex Caruso now that it looks like the Chicago Bulls are ready to blow things up. Support Us By Supportin...
Jayson Tatum drops 35 in tough, impressive Boston Celtics win over New York Knicks
November 14, 2023 06:43 - 34 minutesThe Celtics came out looking a little rough (not surprising in their third game in four nights) but it was impressive to see how they closed the first half and the third quarter. They turned a rough night into a comfortable finish by sticking with it and working through their rough patches. John Karalis of Boston Sports Joural digs into the win, Jayson Tatum's impressive night, Derrick White doing the little things, Sam Hauser being more than just a shooter, and how the rotations might be sha...
Mailbag Monday: Jaylen Brown basketball IQ, Jayson Tatum crunchtime, Boston Celtics offense
November 13, 2023 05:37 - 42 minutesIt's Mailbag Monday, and today's questions include Jaylen Brown's basketball IQ, Jayson Tatum trusting his teammates in the clutch, why the offense looks stagnant sometimes, and minutes for Lamar Stevens. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has those answers and more on Sam Hauser's progression, a reunion with Gordon Hayward, new play-by-play man Drew Carter and some personal questions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Make your brai...
A perfect Kristaps Porzingis game in Boston Celtics blowout of Toronto Raptors
November 12, 2023 05:39 - 22 minutesThe Boston Celtics got a nice, business-like blowout win against the overmatched Toronto Raptors thanks to big games from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. But it was Kristaps Porzingis and the perfect contribution from a third star that really stood out to John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal. All that, plus great minutes from the bench, and why Toronto's staff needs to STFU when it comes to Joe Mazzulla's challenge late in the game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp This episo...
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown combine for 51, Boston Celtics cruise past Brooklyn Nets
November 11, 2023 07:32 - 23 minutesThe Celtics got a nice, simple, regular win over the Brooklyn Nets in their first In-Season Tournament game. Tatum and Brown combined for 51 and the Celtics got some really nice performances from their guards. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is at the Garden with all that, how the offensive rebounding really helped the Celtics accomplish what they wanted, and how Brown plus bench units are still struggling. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to e...
An inexcusable missed call, and Boston Celtics still trying to learn each other
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutesThe NBA Last Two Minute Report shows the Celtics should have gotten the ball back with 4.8 seconds against Philadelphia. That missed call by the official needs to be addressed, says John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm. They get into that and then look at how the Celtics are still learning each other, where along the learning curve they might be, and what they should avoid while they're figuring things out. That includes Joe Mazzulla's interaction with the media. Support U...
Boston Celtics nearly pull off miracle comeback against Philadelphia 76ers
November 09, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutesThe Celtics were looking good early in Philadelphia, but then the second quarter happened, and they fell apart. Tyrese Maxey was too much, Joel Embiid was a beast, and it looked like Boston was cooked. But then they found some magic with a little more than two minutes to go and they nearly came all the way back. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains what happened in the second and why Joe Mazzulla's timeout strategy was instrumental in getting them a chance to tie with the final shot...
Joe Mazzulla timeout strategy and Boston Celtics getting away from Kristaps Porzingis
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesOnce again, how Joe Mazzulla used his timeouts became part of the story after the loss to Minnesota, but there's a method to his madness. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the strategy and then get into how the Celtics got away from Kristaps Porzingis in the clutch when there was a way to use him even with Rudy Gobert defending him. Also, here's hoping the Celtics don't ditch their late game execution as quickly moving forward as they did in Minnesota. Support U...
Late mistakes cost Boston Celtics in first loss of the season
November 07, 2023 08:47 - 33 minutesThe Celtics dropped their first game of the season Monday night in Minnesota, thanks to a monster performance from Anthony Edwards and a lot of late-game mistakes by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford. John Karalis runs through the game while wondering why Kristaps Porzingis wasn't used how he was supposed to be used. In end, this could be a good thing, because there were a lot of lessons to be learned. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fi...
Mailbag: Marcus Smart return? Jayson Tatum tracker? Five Boston Celtics All Stars?
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesIt's a Mailbag Monday, and we're full of questions, including Marcus Smart and his potential return to Boston, ownership's willingness to take a risk, Jayson Tatum becoming Kobe Bryant, and how many All-Stars Boston might get. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all that and then gets into podcast rivalries, friendships on the Celtics beat, regular listeners, and his clone. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the ...
Boston Celtics get past Brooklyn Nets, Jayson Tatum scores 10,000th point
November 05, 2023 08:08 - 30 minutesThe Celtics looked like they might have an easy win on their hands against a shorthanded Nets team (even though Derrick White was out for Boston), but the Nets were pesky and would not go away. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal goes over the things he liked (Tatum's like 10,000th point) and things he didn't (can we call it a letdown?). Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guarant...
Fun with absurdly early stats: Post Ups, Pull Ups, and Passing
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutesThe Celtics are only four games into the season, which is not exactly a time you usually hear about stats. But there are a few here that are interesting, including the post up numbers for Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis, the pull up shooting numbers, and a dip in passing. What's real? What's fake? What do these even mean so early in the season? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm have all the answers for you. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Go to Pri...
Jayston Tatum scores 30, Boston Celtics beat Indiana Pacers by 51!
November 02, 2023 07:07 - 36 minutesThe Celtics came out focused and hungry, playing up to their potential rather than down to their opponent, and it led to a monster 51 point win over the Pacers. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has (almost) nothing but positive things to say about the team's focus, Jayson Tatum's easy 30 points, the bench bounce-back performance, and the amazing combination of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code l...
How does James Harden trade impact Boston Celtics?
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutesThe Philadelphia 76ers have finally traded James Harden, but does what they got back make them any better? Should the Celtics be concerned with the Sixers? And is there a way for them to capitalize on the deal? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss it and then give some of their big takeaways from Boston's 3-0 start. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gamet...
Boston Celtics get 69 points from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, blow out Washington Wizards
October 31, 2023 05:23 - 34 minutesThe Celtics stayed focused for a game that they might not have approached so well last season. They attacked the paint when Washington's big man wasn't available, and they got monster games from their two stars. It all adds up to a very satisfying win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses all that went well (Tatum and Brown's big nights, Kristap Porzingis, the post ups, and the defense from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) and the didn't go so well (the fourth quarter... ugh). Suppo...
Mailbag: Jaylen Brown's start (and future), bench production, & five games to watch before the new year
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutesTime to open up the mailbag again (johnkaralis.com/mailbag) to get a lot of questions about Jaylen Brown, his shots, his weaknesses, and his future. Also, questions about the second unit, their production, and giving them a chance to play. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into those, Joe Mazzulla's style, Jordan Walsh, Romeo Langford, the top 5 games to watch in 2023, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnb...
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown huge in Boston Cletics win over Miami Heat
October 28, 2023 07:30 - 28 minutesThe Boston Celtics moved to 2-0 thanks to a 119-111 win over Miami, and it was another tough one. But the Celtics executed well in the fourth quarter again thanks especially to Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal runs through the things he liked (Jrue Holiday gets a mention as well), things he didn't like (no bench production and too many Tatum minutes), and something that made him go hmmm (another big night from 3 for a Celtics opponent) Support Us By Suppor...
Boston Celtics top-six team meeting and Jayson Tatum might be a liar
October 27, 2023 04:13 - 38 minutesUpon further review, the opening night win over New York seemed pretty good after all. And even though Jaylen Brown didn't have a great game, did do some thing that helped Boston win. So did Joe Mazzulla. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, the meeting between's Boston's top-6 players to discuss someone coming off the bench, and why Jayson Tatum might just be a big liar. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling the ...
Kristaps Porzingis bails out Boston Celtics in win over New York Knicks
October 26, 2023 06:47 - 34 minutesThe Celtics opened their season in New York and it looked pretty good until the fourth quarter when they started to play like their old selves (not good). But they were able to get it together down the stretch behind a nine-point stretch from Porzingis to close out the win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into what he liked (Porzingis, Jayson Tatum's early dominance, the fact that they held on to win), what he didn't like (Jaylen Brown's game, the rebounding, bench production), and...
Boston Celtics preview part 2 and postseason award predictions with the Rainin' J's
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutesThe Rainin' J's ride again, as the original Locked On Celtics crew reunites for their annual "pick every game" podcast. But before they predict every game, they continue the Locked On Celtics season preview with a look at the coaching and players trying to stay healthy. Then they get into postseason award prediction like Jayson Tatum for MVP, Joe Mazzulla for Coach of the Year, anyone for Sixth Man of the Year, and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that...
Boston Celtics season preview: coaching & player improvements, mentality, lead to special season
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutesWe've gone through a full preseason and the opening night game is coming up fast, so it's time to get one more big preview together. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the coaching improvements that could help propel Boston to a title, the player improvements that could fix what they couldn't do last season, and where they think this Celtics season can go. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling the financial playing fi...
Mailbag: Jayson Tatum playing big, Kristaps Porzingis as Kevin Durant, & Boston Celtics culture
October 23, 2023 04:30 - 36 minutesWe open up the mailbag once again to get questions on Jayson Tatum looking like a true power forward, Kristaps Porzings playing like Kevin Durant, and extensions for Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers all that, plus why teams on fast breaks flare guys out to the corners, getting Neemias Queta off the two-way, Celtics culture, and getting Terry Rozier off the Hornets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave Dave is the banking app that’s leveling ...
Boston Celtics defense dominates in preseason finale, C's ready to win a championship
October 20, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutesThe Celtics blew the doors off the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason finale, showing a dominant defense that helped pile up the points despite them shooting poorly. They didn't show any of the bad habits that have plagued them in the past. That, combined with all we've seen this preseason, shows they're ready to win a championship this season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks it all down, along with some of the great plays from guys like Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jrue Ho...
Ultimate NBA Preview Contenders: Who is the Real NBA Title Favorite? | Nuggets, Celtics, Bucks, Suns, Heat
October 19, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutesWho are the real contenders in the NBA this season? Will the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, or Miami Heat emerge as the NBA Title Favorite? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Adam Mares (Locked On Nuggets), Wes Goldberg (Locked On Heat), John Karalis (Locked On Celtics), Brendon Kleen (Locked On Suns), and Kane Pitman (Locked On Bucks) to discuss which team will be the NBA Champion this year. Will Nikola Jokic dominate the NBA again? Could the Jimmy Butler and the ...