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Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's

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Locked 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 vs. Miami Heat (& Jayson Tatum vs. Jimmy Butler) crossover preview

May 17, 2023 05:31 - 48 minutes

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is Wednesday night and the Celtics are facing the Heat again. What's Jimmy Butler capable of? What can Jayson Tatum do? Who will guard him? Who will start? What's the defense look like? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Locked On Heat hosts Dave Ramil and Wes Goldberg to discuss all that and make completely opposite predictions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the g...

Joel Embiid & James Harden are frontrunning frauds, plus Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat early preview

May 16, 2023 04:24 - 48 minutes

With an extra day between series, this was a great day to look back at the Celtics series against the Philadelphia 76ers to talk about how Joel Embiid is a total frontrunner and how James Harden is a complete playoff fraud. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all that before getting into the Heat series, how Boston SHOULD win the series easily but Miami is just too good to blow off like that. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, h...

Jayson Tatum drops 51, Boston Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals

May 15, 2023 04:26 - 35 minutes

Jayson Tatum was awesome as he dropped 51 points to eliminate James Harden, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the semifinals. Tatum torched the Sixers and Embiid in a dominant third quarter while Al Hoford and Jaylen Brown helped keep Harden and Embiid in check defensively (with help from Robert Williams). John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that and how Brown's calling out of the crowd worked so well, we got one of the most amazing quotes about the Celtics from ...

Jayson Tatum goes off in 4th, Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 76ers, force Game 7

May 12, 2023 08:21 - 33 minutes

Jayson Tatum couldn't hit a damn thing through three quarters but he woke up in the fourth to outscore the Sixers on his own. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has that, the impact of Robert Williams starting, Marcus Smart having a huge game, and Joe Mazzulla's growth 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 Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only av...

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum represent Boston Celtics on All-NBA teams

May 11, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes

Jaylen Brown made second team All-NBA and Jayson Tatum made third team. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the impact that will make on both their contracts and their futures in Boston. Plus, the real way Joe Mazzulla is getting out-coached, and why the confidence level is still high ... though not as high as before. 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 ...

Boston Celtics season on the brink after Game 5 loss at home to Philadelphia 76ers

May 10, 2023 08:10 - 31 minutes

The Celtics are a loss away from their season being over after an inexplicable Game 5 dud. They couldn't score, they couldn't defend, and they couldn't give themselves a chance to win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the complete lack of focus, the rough start for Jayson Tatum, the rough night for Al Horford, and how the Celtics got burned by Tyrese Maxey. Plus, despite all this, are we being set up for a great Game 6? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For par...

Boston Celtics four-level failure in Game 4, Joe Mazzulla admits timeout mistake

May 09, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes

Joe Mazzulla talked to the media on Tuesday and admitted that he should have called a timeout at the end of the game. Yes, he made a mistake, but he wasn't the only one. Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum had big roles in the last play falling apart (Al Horford is excused but maybe he shouldn't be because everyone should have known better). Toss in the failure on James Harden and Jaylen Brown added a fourth level to the failure. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all ...

Boston Celtics lose Game 4 in overtime, botch last second play

May 08, 2023 05:14 - 33 minutes

The Celtics looked bad to start this game, then they were in a position to steal Game 4 from the Sixers, and then they ended up blowing it. They went from scrappy comeback to facepalm over the last 30 seconds of overtime when Jaylen Brown left James Harden open for 3-pointer with Philly down 2. Then with the ball and 18 seconds, the Celtics didn't even get a shot off. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal goes in depth on those final two plays before sharing that Al Horford is coming out of t...

Boston Celtics doing it to the Sixers again, James Harden disappears

May 06, 2023 08:29 - 41 minutes

The Celtics took a 2-1 lead over the Sixers on a night where Joel Embiid played 39 minutes and was pretty good, mostly because James Harden was a no show. The Celtics started the game strong, defended really well (when they weren't fouling) got a huge shooting game from Al Horford, and they closed the game strong. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to discuss all that, Jaylen Brown being awesome on both ends, and Jayson Tatum's big closing kick. Sup...

Boston Celtics' Joe Mazzulla drawing some wild overreactions to his coaching

May 05, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes

The Celtics are tied in their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but Joe Mazzulla is taking a ton of heat. Some of it is warranted, but John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm think the reactions have grown into overreactions, and it's getting out of control. They discuss that, Marcus Smart winning the NBA's hustle award, and whether Joel Embiid is more of a liability for the Sixers at this point. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head...

Boston Celtics blow out Philadelphia 76ers in Joel Embiid's Game 2 return

May 04, 2023 07:27 - 39 minutes

NBA MVP Joel Embiid made his return to the Sixers in Game 2, but it didn't matter much. The Celtics got out to an early lead behind Jaylen Brown, who was awesome on both ends of the floor, and then broke things open with a dominant third quarter. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says this is the exact kind of defensive effort that could win Boston a championship. Plus, why Embiid returning actually helps Boston. And, how the Celtics were able to win with Jayson Tatum scoring just 7 point...

Boston Celtics Game 2 adjustments: Bench Al Horford? Plus, throw out the numbers in crunch time

May 03, 2023 04:20 - 39 minutes

Game 2 is Wednesday night and Joel Embiid is likely out again, which means the Celtics might have some adjustments to make from Game 1. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal runs through three of them, including doing what they did in Game 1 but just better, defending him straight up (and Jayson Tatum getting the assignment) and maybe even moving Al Horford to the bench. Plus, why it's important to throw out the numbers and possession-counting down the stretch. Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...

James Harden drops 45, Boston Celtics lose Game 1 to Philadelphia 76ers

May 02, 2023 08:19 - 41 minutes

James Harden dropped 45 on Boston and the Sixers stole Game 1 of the series even though Boston's offense started out blistering hot. But John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says it wasn't Harden's scoring that killed Boston, it was the Celtics defensive choices that let others get hot and kept the Celtics from pulling away. Also, the turnovers didn't help much. The Celtics now have to adjust their attitudes if they're going to win Game 2. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors F...

Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers crossover series preview

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes

The Celtics and Sixers tip off their semifinal series Monday night. There's a lot of confidence on the Boston side, but is it rightfully placed? Is Joel Embiid going to play? How healthy is he? What about James Harden? Who covers Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Will Doc Rivers win the coaching battle? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is joined by @LockedOnSixers hosts Keith Pompey and Devon Givens to break down the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that ...

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum combine for 62, Boston Celtics eliminate Atlanta Hawks 4-2

April 28, 2023 08:20 - 41 minutes

It was a fight from the beginning, and Trae Young made it very hard early on, but the Celtics held on behind Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon early, then rode Jaylen Brown until he and Jayson Tatum could close the door on the Hawks with a late run. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that, plus a look at the performances from Smart, Grant Williams, Al Horford, and Joe Mazzulla's adjustments. Plus, there are no style points in winning a series, and this one might have been worth the ...

Boston Celtics relying on Jayson Tatum too much in clutch? Dejounte Murray return bad for Atlanta?

April 27, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes

The Celtics late-game stagnation continues to be a problem for the Celtics when they're trying to nurse leads. Are they relying on Jayson Tatum too much down the stretch instead of just running their offense? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down one play in particular from Game 5 that highlights that. Tom Westerholm also joins the show to discuss that, whether Dejounte Murray's return is actually good for Boston, and how the path to a title is looking even easier. Support Us By S...

Boston Celtics suffer embarrassing Game 5 loss to Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

April 26, 2023 07:51 - 43 minutes

The Celtics led by 13 with 6 minutes to go and it looked like they were wrapping up their opening round series against the Hawks. Then they completely fell apart while Trae Young went nuts. Next thing we knew, the Hawks were celebrating a win, and the Celtics were embarrassed. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says the Celtics just simply can't be trusted with leads, and they should be completely embarrassed by not being able to score more than two buckets in the final five minutes. Plus,...

Dejounte Murray suspended for Game 5 vs Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka gets Rockets job

April 25, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes

Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game 5, which means this series should be over after Tuesday night. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss Murray's stupid decision, the Hawks defense that just has no shot against the Cetlics, why there's so little to take out of this series that carries forward for Boston. Also, Ime Udoka gets the Houston Rockets job. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the gr...

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown combine for 62 points, Boston Celtics win Game 4

April 24, 2023 07:11 - 40 minutes

The Atlanta Hawks were pesky, thanks to De'Andre Hunter dropping 27 points, but the Celtics held it together to hold them off and take a 3-1 series lead. Jaylen Brown ditched his mask, Robert Williams was everywhere, and the Celtics showed poise and maturity in coming up with the win. John Karalis talks about all that, how the rebounding improved, Al Horford making a monster impact even while scoring zero points, and why Tuesday's Game 5 is a must-win game. Plus, why Dejounte Murray will prob...

Boston Celtics suffer predictable Game 3 loss to Atlanta Hawks

April 22, 2023 05:59 - 26 minutes

The Celtics dropped Game 3 to a hot-shooting Atlanta Hawks team, but they had their chances to win a few different times in the fourth quarter. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal looks at all the little things that swung this game in Atlanta's favor, and explains why this series is following the script perfectly, and what should be coming next. 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...

Boston Celtics Mailbag: Malcolm Brogdon Sixth Man of the Year, real chances at a title, and pizza

April 21, 2023 04:57 - 49 minutes

With the Celtics cruising and a couple of days off, it was a good time to rip through a monster mailbag that included questions about Malcolm Brogdon winning Sixth Man of the Year, Derrick White on All-Defense, Jaylen Brown's hand injury, potential Finals opponents, Boston media bias, and more. Plus, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reveals the conditions under which he will podcast in a Trae Young jersey. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBa...

Too easy for Boston Celtics & Derrick White the game changer with guest Howard Beck

April 20, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes

No matter how many ways we look at it, the Boston Celtics are making things look too easy against the Atlanta Hawks. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is joined by Howard Beck to discuss if there's anyting the C's can take away from this series, who the Celtics might hope to play down the road, and Derrick White (and Boston's role players) as game changers in this potential championship run. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and loo...

Boston Celtics beat Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 behind big night from Derrick White

April 19, 2023 07:34 - 37 minutes

The Celtics are up 2-0 against the Hawks and they can thank Derrick White for some big plays on both ends of the floor. Not only that, his play in these two games can have a long-term impact on how the Celtics are guarded. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that, how the Hawks won some important battles in this game and STILL ended up down 22 in the fourth, and why the overrated chants for Trae Young were right on point. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For part...

Boston Celtics completely unbothered by Atlanta Hawks (but should they be) & ban charges?

April 18, 2023 04:09 - 37 minutes

The Celtics held practice on Monday and their message was clear ... they're focusing on themselves in practice, which means there isn't much about the Hawks that they're worried about. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, and why the Hawks making open shots might change Boston's minds (but actually probably not because the adversity would be good. Also, after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant got hurt (and Jayson Tatum earlier this season), should the NBA b...

How do the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks play better? What adjustments are there?

April 17, 2023 04:47 - 40 minutes

We take a deeper look back at Game 1 to see how the Atlanta Hawks can play better, starting with De'Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic. What's their main adjustment that the Celtics should be looking for? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses that, plus takes a look at Boston's defense and whether they can match their Game 1 effort? Can Malcolm Brogdon and Al Horford do more? Is their strategy something that will continue in Game 2? And Robert Williams has a little Dennis Rodman in ...

Boston Celtics score easy Game 1 win against Atlanta Hawks

April 16, 2023 03:08 - 45 minutes

The Boston Celtics made it look easy for a half against Atlanta, then they took it easy to make the score look close. But there is no mistake, the Celtics are the superior team, especially with Marcus Smart getting back to his Defensive Player of the Year level and the Boston defense following suit. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the win, the defense, the big performances, and why the Hawks look like they have no chance. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks playoffs crossover preview

April 14, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes

The Celtics are getting ready to take on the Hawks in Game 1 of their first round series Saturday afternoon, so John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal welcomes Locked On Hawks host Brad Rowland to discuss Atlanta's disappointing season, whether the offensive rebounding has a chance to really hurt Boston, Quin Snyder's impact, and whether the Celtics can make Trae Young one-dimensional. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to ...

Boston Celtics playoff mailbag: Atlanta Hawks a trap series?

April 13, 2023 03:59 - 34 minutes

The Celtics took Wednesday off so this was a perfect opportunity to get a pre-playoff mailbag in and answer questions about the Hawks figuring stuff out and whether this series can be a trap for Boston. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that, whether the Celtics should have gone after Dejounte Murray instead, and also a look to the future and JD Davison. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking...

BONUS Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks, Everything You Need to Know

April 12, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes

Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and the Atlanta Hawks will take on the Boston Celtics in the 1st Round of the NBA playoffs. Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks) joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Atlanta Hawks going into the NBA Playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expect...

BONUS Playoff Preview: Can Jayson Tatum & Boston Celtics Put it All Together?

April 12, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes

The Boston Celtics take on the Atlanta Hawks in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, can Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and company put it all together? John Karalis joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Boston Celtics going into the NBA Playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host ex...

Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks, and Marcus Smart 1-on-1

April 12, 2023 04:24 - 34 minutes

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat in the play-in game, setting up a first round matchup with the Celtics. And according to the numbers, the Boston offense should have a field day. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has a quick look at the matchup and then shares his 1-on-1 interview with Marcus Smart. We hear from Smart about his injury, the ways the defense will be different in the playoffs, what it means to have Robert Williams behind him defensively, and how Smart is looking to make...

A look back at Boston Celtics regular season & how it impacts the playoffs

April 11, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes

This is a great time to take a day to look back at some of the big storylines from the regular season and then see how they might apply to the Celtics playoff run. Will they regret losing some winable games? How does Jayson Tatum's minutes load, especially early on, impact his ability to stay fresh in the playoffs? What about Joe Mazzulla's coaching and whether he's learned enough to help him adjust when needed? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all that and mor...

Boston Celtics wrap up regular season with two fun wins

April 10, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes

The Celtics won their 56th and 57th games this weekend with wins over Toronto and Atlanta to close out the regular season with a bit of fun. Sam Hauser dunks highlighted one game, then a Payton Pritchard triple-double punctuated the second. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the two wins, Jaylen Brown's surprise hand injury, Joe Mazzulla's progress, and then the suddenly real chance for a Finals rematch. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trip...

How new CBA impacts Boston Celtics, Part 2 - How it impacts Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, the players

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes

In the second part of our discussion about the new CBA, we look at how it impacts the players like Jaylen Brown and his extension, Grant Williams and his restricted free agency, and Jayson Tatum's impending opt-out and new supermax contract. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss all that, the impending TV deal, and the one-and-done rule going away. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the gre...

Boston Celtics clinch 2 seed, Malcolm Brogdon solidifies Sixth Man of the Year

April 06, 2023 07:05 - 38 minutes

The Celtics won an ugly game over Toronto where no one could make a shot and clinched themselves the second seed in the East. Malcolm Brogdon was the hero for Boston, who was without Jayson Tatum or Marcus Smart, and John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal thinks that should be enough to give him the Sixth Man of the Year award. Plus, Joe Mazzulla's interaction with Chris Boucher shows the coach might be an absolute maniac. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors For parts that fit, ...

Joel Embiid's 52 beats Boston Celtics & Jaylen Brown's comments about Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart

April 05, 2023 07:03 - 40 minutes

The Celtics had a chance to beat Philly without Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams thanks to the Sixers nearly collapsing in the last 10 seconds of the game, but Joel Embiid's 52 proved to be too much to handle. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the loss, why the Celtics seemed cool with how the night went, and why they didn't guard Embiid like they normally would have. Plus, thoughts on Jaylen's interview with Shams Charania and his comments about Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum. S...

How the new CBA impacts the Boston Celtics, Part 1 - Losing tools to add players

April 04, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes

The NBA has a new collective bargaining agreement, and there are a few key changes to it that will directly impact the Celtics in a significant way. In part one of a discussion between John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Keith Smith of Spotrac, we dive into all the way the Celtics will no longer be able to add talent to the roster moving forward, including losing the mid-level exception and being limited on what kinds of trades they can do. Does that mean some guys might end up getting ...

Playoff Seedings mostly set & impressive Boston Celtics win over Utah Jazz

April 03, 2023 04:29 - 36 minutes

Milwaukee beat Philadelphia, so while a couple of things can technically still move around, it looks like the top 6 in the East is set. That means the Miami Heat could easily be Boston's first round opponent. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks it all down and then discusses an impressive win over Utah that featured a monster Jayson Tatum performance in a game he was supposed to sit out if the team plan had gotten back in time. Plus, Malcolm Brogdon's underrated impact, and Blake Gri...

Boston Celtics prove their point, demolish Milwaukee Bucks

March 31, 2023 05:48 - 36 minutes

The Celtics seemed to be pretty motivated Thursday night in Milwaukee and they proved it by beating the Bucks by 41 points. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown dropped 70 combined points (they almost matched the entire Bucks team through 3 quarters) to show us all that they know exactly where the switch is an how to flip it. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that, why the matchups are really in Boston's favor against Milwaukee, and how their record against good teams shows we shouldn'...

Looks like the 2nd seed for Boston Celtics. They don't seem to mind ... should we?

March 30, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Pacers, meaning they have a three game lead with six games left. That basically locks up the top seed for the Bucks and pushes the Celtics to the second seed regardless of what happens Thursday night. The Celtics don't seem to be bothered by this, despite what Malcolm Brogdon said, but a lot of fans are. Should we be? Is it our own fault for caring too much about the top seed? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm talk through their feelings. Su...

Boston Celtics blow off latest bad loss, this time to Washington Wizards

March 29, 2023 06:08 - 36 minutes

The Celtics streak of great basketball is over. They didn't have the same energy as they had over the past few games and it cost them against the Wizards. After the game, they chalked it up to "one of those games" but that brushes past some of the real issues, like the crappy defensive effort. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal talks about that, how the top seed is probably no longer in play, and why this game shows how Joe Mazzulla needs to develop a better feel for the game as it's happe...

Jaylen Brown Player of the Week & Gregg Popovich's message for the Boston Celtics

March 28, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes

Jaylen Brown was named Player of the Week on Monday, the third Celtics player to win the award this year (Derrick White, Jayson Tatum). Brown was great, but John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal thinks Brown still has a lot left he can do to reach his full potential. Plus, Gregg Popovich's answer about his 2014 Spurs serves as a message the Celtics need to hear and take to heart. And, we'll take a quick look to see if the Celtics can actually reclaim the top seed. Support Us By Supporting Our...

Jaylen Brown scores 41 points, Boston Celtics get third straight blowout win!

March 27, 2023 06:02 - 35 minutes

Jaylen Brown scored 41 points to keep the Boston Celtics rolling, this time blowing the doors off the San Antonio Spurs thanks to a monster second half. Brown was aggressive and attacking the paint again, continuing a run that's made him the NBA's ninth-leading scorer and Boston's most consistent player since the All-Star break. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses Brown's brilliance, why it was a smart idea to give Jayson Tatum this particular night off, and why the Celtics unders...

Boston Celtics pick up another impressive win by blowing out Indiana Pacers

March 25, 2023 06:47 - 28 minutes

For the second straight game, the Celtics played with the right pace and energy, and we saw it pay off in performances from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Robert Williams, and Grant Williams. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal runs through why this was so impressive, and why he still doesn't believe it's a full turnaround until we see what happens on Sunday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. G...

Boston Celtics starters still up in the air, and new perspective on Jaylen Brown's comments

March 24, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes

Robert Williams is back, but he's not moving into the starting lineup right away. Joe Mazzulla was asked about it at Celtics practice and had an interesting answer about how it might not be set heading into the playoffs. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss how that impacts the team, the rotations, and maybe could work out for Malcolm Brogdon. Plus, new perspective on what Jaylen Brown said in The Ringer that could change how some of what he said is perceived. Supp...

Could Jaylen Brown leave the Boston Celtics? Plus, Al Horford's inpirational speech

March 23, 2023 05:07 - 42 minutes

Jaylen Brown gave interviews to The Ringer and New York Times, and some of his answers had people buzzing about whether he could leave town. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the contemplative Brown, who likes to spend a lot of time alone, and what he might actually be angling for and what could happen this season that would solve everything. Plus, Al Horford appears to be fed up with the poor play, and he let the Celtics know about it. Could that have fueled their turnaround in...

Boston Celtics finally play like themselves again in blow out of Sacramento Kings

March 22, 2023 08:37 - 37 minutes

It's been a while since the Celtics offense has looked this good. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 63 points, Derrick White was slinging dimes, and the offense was in attack mode for most of the game. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the win, why the team was fully aware of how poorly they were playing, why this is the kind of game where Tatum looks like an MVP, and why Joe Mazzulla's decision to not start Robert Williams could be a signal that he's not going to go wi...

Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum slander? Robert Williams injury? Joe Mazzulla gum chewing?

March 21, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes

The timing felt right for another palate cleansing mailbag podcast, where we get into Jayson Tatum's shooting, criticisms of his game, and whether it rises to the level of slander. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has that and, Robert Williams injury history leading to an offseason move, leaning on the Celtics depth, Damon Stoudemire leaving, peaking too soon, and Joe Mazzulla's gum chewing. Plus, a question about John's path to becoming a reporter and separating fandom from analysis. Su...

Loss to Utah Jazz brings more questions for Boston Celtics & their chances to win it all

March 19, 2023 17:21 - 52 minutes

The Celtics got themselves a nice win over the Portland Trail Blazers but their loss to the Utah Jazz raises more questions about their chance to win it all. Yes, they were shorthanded on a tough back-to-back, but they also had multiple chances to win the game and either couldn't box out or made bad choices. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the loss, Jayson Tatum's really off night, the final play, Joe Mazzulla's choices, Malcolm Brogdon's mistakes, and more. S...

The Jaylen Brown show: how he's becoming a stronger Boston Celtics leader

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes

Jaylen Brown has been on a heater both on the court and on the podium after games. He has not only been Boston's most consistently good player lately, the things he's saying after games are really standing out as he gets stronger as a leader. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss Brown holding his teammates accountable and building a better bond with Jayson Tatum. Plus, how he and Tatum and get together to fix the end of game execution. Support Us By Supporting Our ...

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