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 win, Jaylen Brown scores 35, but it still wasn't pretty
March 16, 2023 07:50 - 41 minutesThe Celtics won in Minnesota, but it wasn't pretty. Jaylen Brown scored 35, but Jayson Tatum was up and down on their way to a 2-point win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains why this was the exact kind of game Boston needed even though it's not what any of us wanted. Plus, the fourth quarter execution needs to be fixed and it's getting beyond frustrating. Also, why Marcus Smart's 3-point shooting seems to be a product of Joe Mazzulla's coaching. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...
Boston Celtics concern level, following Jayson Tatum's lead, & Joe Mazzulla coaching them out of this mess
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutesThe Celtics aren't exactly peaking at the right time, and that's raising everyone's concern levels. That includes some of the more level-headed analysts out there. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Chad Finn of the Boston Globe discuss their anxiety levels over the Celtics, how everything starts with Jayson Tatum, even when Jaylen Brown has it going, and Joe Mazzulla's ability to coach them out of this mess... especially after Damon Stoudemire's departure. Support Us By Supporting Our...
Boston Celtics lose to Houston Rockets, continuing trend of making things hard on themselves
March 14, 2023 07:39 - 40 minutesThe Celtics lost to the Rockets in a game where they simply decided to take it easy at first (except for Jaylen Brown, who was great throughout) and then try to turn it on later. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says this is just part of who they are, and we have to stop expecting them to do anything but play down to bad teams and try to get away with it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use p...
Is Joe Mazzulla sending Grant Williams a message about what Boston Celtics need from him?
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutesGrant Williams got his second DNP-coach's decision of the month (and effectively, it's three), with his minutes going to Blake Griffin instead. Williams hasn't played well, but the benching is still a little surprising. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the move, why it seems to be happening, and the potential message Mazzulla might be sending to his young forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a can...
Boston Celtics hold off Atlanta Hawks, Marcus Smart ejected for Trae Young altercation
March 12, 2023 07:42 - 20 minutesThe 30,000 foot view of the Celtics win over Atlanta is they started trading punches, built a big lead, absorbed a late Hawks run, and then closed the game out. That's a good win. But John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal still thinks some of that fourth quarter was still a lack of discipline that could cost them against better teams, including Marcus Smart's altercation with Trae Young. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. ...
Mailbag: Top seed, playoff opponents, value of a new Grant Williams contract
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutesThe Celtics have a couple of days off before their big six-game road trip, so we opened up the mailbag for a variety of questions, including: The top seed & rest, using the depth, the Knicks as a playoff opponent, Grant Williams' potential new contract, and finding Sam Hauser for 3-pointers. Plus, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers a question about transitioning from a Celtics blogger to a beat writer covering the team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is ...
Boston Celtics cruise to easy 'flight simulator' win over Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
March 09, 2023 07:53 - 37 minutesThe Celtics got an easy, kind of boring win over a Blazers team that had a very off night in Boston. Al Horford set the tone early, Jayson Tatum got hot, and a Blazers run got shut down. It all sounds good, but Jaylen Brown wasn't too happy with the win, and it really resembled the Celtics jumping into a flight simulator so they could get back to figuring out how to close games. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains all that, aplogizes to Malcolm Brogdon for the jinx, and then says g...
How the Boston Celtics can generate better 3-pointers, and time to bench Marcus Smart for Derrick White?
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutesWe're still getting some feelings out about the Celtics 3-game losing streak, and the very frustrating way it's happening. Also, the difference between generating 3-pointers and taking 3-pointers. Then John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss how the Celtics need to play Derrick White more because he plays the way the Celtics should, and why it might mean Marcus Smart has to go to the bench down the stretch. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is...
Boston Celtics lost in OT - AGAIN- and collapse -AGAIN- but they know how to fix it
March 07, 2023 09:01 - 41 minutesThe Celtics were short handed (no Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, or Al Horford) but Jaylen Brown was great and the Celtics built another big lead. And then... well... same old story. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the Celtics third straight collapse, and answers Joe Mazzulla's question about "who are we when we're at our best." The Celtics know what that looks like and they have those answers, because these are the same problems Brad Stevens addressed after the Finals. It's n...
Two troubling Boston Celtics losses mean changes have to happen fast
March 06, 2023 09:52 - 43 minutesThe Celtics have now lost a brutal one to Brooklyn after losing a 28 point lead, and a tough double OT game to New York with a 25 point swing from the third to fourth quarters. This pattern is looking familiar, and it means something has to change fast. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses how we've seen this before last season and why the pressure is on to right the ship now! Plus, Al Horford's responses to John's questions show how he might be concerned as well. And... the offens...
Grant Williams DNP, what it means for Boston Celtics & Jayson Tatum on load management
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutesGrant Williams had his first DNP in two seasons, and while it could just be a blip that motivates him right away, there are layers to this that could impact him and the Celtics. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all the angles of the Williams situation and how it impacts his free agency. Plus, a dive into Jayson Tatum's comments about load management, and why they're not as great as some people make them out to be. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Ba...
Jayson Tatum drops 41, Boston Celtics offense returns in win over Cleveland Cavaliers
March 02, 2023 08:10 - 38 minutesThe Celtics offense has been up and down lately, but it looked great for a long stretch against the Cavs. They were finally attacking and getting to the paint and the rim, and Jayson Tatum especially benefitted. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal looks at that, the quotes from Jaylen Brown that should be set to music, Al Horford's amazing night, and some other great all around performances. Plus, Grant Williams was a DNP-CD, which was a big message sent to an important player. Support Us B...
Big stretch for Boston Cetlics, finding rest for Jayson Tatum, and a rant on 2-for-1 shots
March 01, 2023 06:18 - 46 minutesThere's still a bitter taste left from the Celtics loss to the Knicks, and it seems like the team needs a big performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wedensday night to send a message. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that and the need to find Jayson Tatum some rest ... and the spot on the schedule coming up where they might do that. Plus, a rant on the 2-for-1 shot, and why the Celtics take it too far sometimes. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built...
Jayson Tatum ejected in frustrating Boston Celtics loss to New York Knicks
February 28, 2023 08:52 - 44 minutesJayson Tatum did not have a good night at all, and he was eventally thrown out of the Celtics loss in New York. It came after a very tough shooting night where Boston missed almost every 3-pointer they took. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the frustrating early shot selection for the Celtics, the bench giving them nothing, Joe Mazzulla's use of Mike Muscala, and why something is off about Jayson Tatum and his recent performances. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Ba...
Jayson Tatum hits game winner, Boston Celtics beat Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
February 27, 2023 01:27 - 43 minutesThe Celtics beating the Sixers is always sweet, but beating them this way is extra sweet, especially because Al Horford played such a critical role. John Karalis of Boston Sport Journal gets into the beauty of a win like this and how it fits right into the rivalry, the great individual performances from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the nice contributions from Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, and Robert Williams, and how it was nice to see Jayson Tatum shake off a bad game and do other thin...
Boston Celtics good enough to beat Indiana Pacers behind Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown's 61 points
February 24, 2023 07:49 - 39 minutesThe Celtics looked foggy but they were good enough to hold off the Pacers 142-138, which is basically an All-Star game score. Jayson Tatum put up big numbers but didn't play well, but he still combined with Jaylen Brown for 61 combined points, putting them pretty close to history in the NBA. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal talks about that, the overall vibe of a win a lot of people might have thought would be cleaner, and the great games from Malcolm Brogdon and Derrick White. Plus, why...
Boston Celtics priorities for the stretch run: Derrick White, Grant Williams, keeping top seed
February 23, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutesThe Celtics get back to business on Thursday night, beginning a 23 game, 7-week stretch run that will shape their playoffs. The have a few things they need to prioritize, including keeping that top seed, keeping Derrick White hot, and making sure Grant Williams is at his best. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss those things and give you ONE more quote from All-Star that we can all agree is flat-out positive. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built ...
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum candid comments at All-Star & Boston Celtics top priority right now
February 22, 2023 05:34 - 48 minutesJaylen Brown talked about the sacrifice he was making as a member of the Celtics and how he could get a bigger role somewhere else if he really wanted to. Jayson Tatum said Ime Udoka was his most favorite coach. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss why those comments mean nothing negative in the short term, but do open up some questions in the longer term. Plus, the number one priority for the Boston Celtics over the last month-and-a-half: Getting that starting uni...
All-Star fixes & Boston Celtics mailbag, inlcuding ending double-big lineups & keeping Blake Griffin
February 21, 2023 06:42 - 37 minutesThere's a lot of talk about fixing the All-Star game to make it more competitive, but do we really want to see guys like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown play in a competitive All-Star game? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal thinks the NBA should lean into where this game is going to find solutions for All-Star weekend. Plus, mailbag questions on ending the double-big lineup, re-signing Blake Griffin, Kevin Love's buyout and plans to sign with Miami, and my favorite NBA cities. Support Us By...
Jayson Tatum All-Star MVP, Kendrick Perkins joins the show talking Boston Celtics
February 20, 2023 07:24 - 39 minutesJayson Tatum dropped 55 on his way to the All-Star game MVP, Jaylen Brown scored 35 to lead Team LeBron, but it was Joe Mazzulla who really scored big points in Salt Lake City. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains that, and then is joined by ESPN's Kendrick Perkins to discuss the Celtics and his own career, which is all part of his new book, "The Education of Kendrick Perkins" Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. G...
Joe Mazzulla officially Boston Celtics head coach, and mailbag questions
February 17, 2023 07:34 - 34 minutesThe Celtics finally took the step of officially naming Joe Mazzulla head coach, giving him the title and a contract extension. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has that, plus mailbag questions about buyouts, Payton Pritchard's future, roster building, team chemistry, and dream interviews. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Priz...
Marcus Smart returns, Boston Celtics blow out Detroit Pistons
February 16, 2023 06:46 - 31 minutesMarcus Smart made a surprising return to the lineup and immediately made an impact on the Celtics with six steals. Jayson Tatum was the beneficiary of a few of those, but his huge third quarter helped keep the Celtics ahead of the surging Pistons. John Karalis talks about Smart's immediate impact, what he saw that makes him think this was a first glimpse at a truly full-power juggernaut, and the message to the team heading into the break. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built...
Boston Celtics reserves take Milwaukee Bucks to the brink, prove a big point
February 15, 2023 08:34 - 38 minutesThe very injury riddled Celtics very nearly pulled off an overtime win against the almost full-strength Milwaukee Bucks, but even though they lost, there were a lot of little wins in the game (especially one where, if it becomes a thing, makes this game the biggest win of the year). John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the points that were proven, what happened with Robert Williams only playing 13 minutes, and what happened (or was supposed to happen) on the last play of the game f...
Payton Pritchard has a point, & Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks preview
February 14, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutesPayton Pritchard has been vocal about his desire to play elsewhere, but he also remains focused on winning when he's on the floor. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal thinks Pritchard has a point, and it's very understandable that he would love it in Boston but also want a bigger role somewhere else. Plus, Kane Pitman of Locked On Bucks joins the show to preview Celtics/Bucks Tuesday night, even though the C's will be exceptionally shorthanded. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built B...
Derrick White, Sam Hauser, lead Boston Celtics past Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
February 13, 2023 03:51 - 34 minutesThe Celtics depth was on full display again as 8 of 9 players scored in double figures, led by Derrick White and Sam Hauser. The Celtics put on another 3-point shooting clinic and their rebounding was clutch to hold off the Grizzlies. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that, the other big performances, and why Jayson Tatum still played well even though he onlys scored 16 points and shot poorly. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes ...
Derrick White gets super hot, Mike Muscala instant impact, Jayson Tatum saves Boston Celtics
February 11, 2023 07:56 - 27 minutesDerrick White was hitting everything he took early on in the Celtics win over the Charlotte Hornets and the Celtics builts a 28 point lead. But then they started turning the ball over so much, Joe Mazzulla needed to put Jayson Tatum back into the game. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all that, why White's such a good player who epitomizes .05 basketball, and the very good Mike Muscala debut. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that taste...
Boston Celtics trade for Mike Muscala
February 10, 2023 05:49 - 46 minutesThe Celtics traded for Mike Muscala at the trade deadline, giving up Justin Jackson and two first round picks. That's the only move the Celtics made, but John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm think Brad Stevens might have a tool to use that could have made him more conservative at the deadline. Plus, some surprise that Danilo Gallinari is still around, the deal for Jakob Poeltl that got rejected, a look at what the rest of the league did, and more. Support Us By Supporting...
Supporting cast carries Boston Celtics to one of the best wins of the season
February 09, 2023 09:08 - 37 minutesOn a night where they were without Marcus Smart, Al Horford, and Robert Williams, the Celtics lost Jaylen Brown to a facial fracture before halftime. On top of that, the only got 12 points from Jayson Tatum against the full strength Philadelphia 76ers, and they still managed to come away with the win. Blake Griffin, Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser were all huge. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that and why this was one of Joe Mazzulla's best-coache...
Boston Celtics trade rumors fact/fiction: Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutesThe trade deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. and there are some wild rumors swirling involving Celtics. Jaylen Brown/Kevin Durant rumors just won't die and the league definitely has interest in Grant Williams. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the fact and fiction behind these rumors, why Brad Stevens should be taking advantage of a prime opportunity to talk Grant Williams with other teams, and why Pritchard shouldn't be the guy dealt off the bench (but someone else...
Jayson Tatum's big second half, Derrick White & Sam Hauser big first half, lifts Boston Celtics
February 07, 2023 07:20 - 35 minutesJayson Tatum started slow in Detroit, which would have been a problem without Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, but Derrick White and Sam Hauser were up to the task to carry the Celtics until Tatum could get going. He did more than that in the second half, exploding for a monster third quarter and returning in the fourth to hold off the Pistons. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that and why none of it would have happened if it wasn't for Robert Williams. Support Us By Supporting Our...
Kyrie Irving trade impact on Boston Celtics, Grant Williams trade rumors
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutesKyrie Irving is being traded to the Dallas Mavericks. How does his move away from the Brooklyn Nets impact the Boston Celtics? Plus, teams are calling Brad Stevens about Grant Williams. What should the Celtics do? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal dives into both of those topics before looking a critical stretch of the schedule and, yes, a look at the loss to the Phoenix Suns. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to b...
Jaylen Brown is an All Star, Kelly Olynyk trade rumors, Bill Russell documentary interview
February 03, 2023 05:10 - 41 minutesJaylen Brown is officially an All-Star and Kelly Olynyk's name has surfaced in Boston Celtics trade rumors. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has a look at how far Brown has come this season and then explains the things other media outlets aren't telling you about the Kelly Olynyk rumors that have surfaced. Plus, an interview with Sam Pollard, director of the new documentary "Bill Russell: Legend," releasing on Netflix on February 8. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built ...
Boston Celtics dominate Brooklyn Nets in wire-to-wire blowout
February 02, 2023 06:42 - 35 minutesThe Celtics put together as complete a game as you'll see in the NBA, coming out to a 30 point first quarter lead and basically crusing the rest of the way behind big nights from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is basking in the glow of a win the Celtics needed and discussing the second quarter stretch where Boston decided they were not giving back the lead. Plus, Robert Williams had an important contribution, as did Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon. Supp...
Fixing Boston Celtics offense, Jayson Tatum's minutes, trade deadline questions
February 01, 2023 05:17 - 38 minutesThe Boston offense has taken a dip recently, and there's one place no one has talked much about that could be the key to fixing it all. Plus, Jayson Tatum is playing a ton of minutes, and Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla say the minutes aren't that big of a problem if he's resting enough. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal disagrees with that, in part, becasue there aren't many opportunities to rest. All that, plus, people asking about specific players like Saddiq Bey and Jarred Vanderbilt in...
Boston Celtics trade rumor buzz, Joe Mazzulla coaching All-Star game, LeBron foul rant
January 31, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutesJoe Mazzulla is going to be the head coach of Team Giannis in the All Star game, which is a nice moment that he should celebrate. Plus, the officials union tweeted an apology about the LeBron James foul, which has John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal pissed off. John and Tom Westerholm discuss those things before getting into some of the names the Celtics could be pursuing at the deadline, like Jakob Poeltl, Alec Burks, PJ Washington, and more. Plus, one tricky little tool at Brad Stevens' d...
Boston Celtics beat LA Lakers, Jaylen Brown's redemption, smart Mazzulla timeouts
January 29, 2023 19:10 - 48 minutesThe Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime, but it probably doesn't get to that point if the refs call a foul on LeBron James' drive. But the Lakers reaction to the foul is hysterical high drama, and it makes the way the game ended almost worth it. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that, Jaylen Brown's immediate shot at redemption, Malcolm Brogdon being brilliant, and Joe Mazzulla smartly using his timeouts at the end of the game. Support Us By S...
Little things ignored in 3rd straight Celtics loss, & changing Jaylen Brown's shot profile
January 27, 2023 09:14 - 41 minutesThe Boston Celtics have now lost 3 straight games, partly because they didn't do the "small, boring things" necessary to win. Plus, Jalyen Brown struggled in this one, and admitted as much. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses those things, why the numbers show Jaylen should change his shot profile a little to maximize his strengths, and why Joe Mazzulla scored a couple of points in the debate over his timeouts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protei...
Joe Mazzulla managing Boston Celtics minutes, Jayson Tatum late game execution
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutesThe Celtics went through a tough weekend in Florida, and while Joe Mazzulla didn't have many options to limit his guys' minutes due to injuries, he had ways to try to get guys fresh for the stretch run, including using extra timeouts as getting guys an extra minute off their feet. But John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal thinks Mazzulla gets too absorbed in the final minutes of close games, and doesn't separate himself from the game enough. John and Tom Westerholm discuss that and the Jayson...
Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum miss an opportunity against Miami Heat
January 25, 2023 07:32 - 32 minutesThe Celtics looked like they were going to get out of Miami with a win, but Bam Adebayo and the Heat had other ideas. The Celtics gave up a 15-0 fourth quarter run and watched a 10 point lead turn into a 5 point deficit in a hurry. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal is in Miami to discuss what should have been a celebration of big games by Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, but turned into an examination of what went wrong down the stretch. Plus, why it's okay Joe Mazzulla didn't call a timeo...
Boston Celtics lose to Orlando AGAIN, but they're already moving on
January 24, 2023 07:04 - 33 minutesThe Celtics didn't have Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, or Malcolm Brogdon but they probably still should have beaten Orlando. They had their chances but Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn't get much help, and Brown had a tough second half... especially the stretch where Tatum had to leave the game. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the game, gives Orlando credit where credit is due, and then explains how the team has alrady moved on from this loss... and why that's okay. Support...
Payton Pritchard's value, a championship-level win, and a Boston Celtics turning point in OKC
January 23, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesPayton Pritchard was really good in Toronto, and it raises the question once again of whether the Celtics should keep him or be open to moving him at the deadline. Plus, the win over the Toronto Raptors was impressive -- is it the mark of a championship team, or is it is just a nice win? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss those topics and then get into whether the win over the Raptors was product of a pivotal turning point after the loss to the Oklahoma City Thun...
Boston Celtics dig deep, steal win over Toronto Raptors
January 22, 2023 04:03 - 20 minutesNot only did the Celtics not have Jayson Tatum, they lost Robert Williams, Marcus Smart, and Derrick White against the Toronto Raptors. Luckily, Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard, and the bench stepped up to help Jaylen Brown and steal a win! John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that, two key moments that helped seal this win, and some moments from Joe Mazzulla that almost cost them the win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar t...
Boston Celtics struggle, but beat Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors in OT
January 20, 2023 08:45 - 37 minutesIt wasn't easy, Jayson Tatum was cold for most of the game and Jaylen Brown was forcing things, but Al Horford, Robert Williams, and Marcus Smart helped the Celtics stay close until the Jays snapped out of their funk to beat the Warriors. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the game, how the Celtics really struggled to put the game away in regulation, and why the chaos Golden State brings keeps teaching the Celtics valuable lessons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar...
Jaylen Brown returning? Payton Pritchard rumors, and odds Boston Celtics make a trade
January 19, 2023 05:51 - 39 minutesJaylen Brown showed up at Celtics practice on Wednesday and looked like he was close to returning. Plus, there rumors that the Golden State Warriors are poking around about Payton Pritchard. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into those stories and then dives into the mailbag for questions about the odds the Celtics make a move, the biggest challenges the Celtics will face in the NBA, looking for Rob more on lobs, and comparing Grant Williams and Glen Davis. Also, a word on Draymond G...
Boston Celtics-Jakob Poeltl trade rumors, and figuring out starting lineups
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutesThe Boston Celtics have been linked to San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, supposedly expressing significant interest in a trade, but are they really, or are they just being used to pump up the price again? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm get into the trade rumor and why it probably doesn't make sense for the Celtics to pursue Poeltl. Then they get into the discussion of Robert Williams, and who might be the four around him if he's moved into the starting 5. Suppor...
Jayson Tatum scores 51 points, Boston Celtics win 7th straight game
January 17, 2023 00:07 - 40 minutesJayson Tatum scored 51 in Boston's win over the Charlotte Hornets, even though the game wasn't really as easy as it could have been. A lot of guys, like Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Luke Kornet played a nice role in the win. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the win, how Tatum was able to get the 51 without chasing it, and why it's funny that we sort of believed Joe Mazzulla a little bit when he said he might not start Rob. ...
Robert Williams saves Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Malcolm Brogdon finish the job vs Charlotte
January 15, 2023 06:42 - 36 minutesFor a quarter and a half, it looked like the Celtics were in trouble in Charlotte. But then Robert Williams made some incredible hustle plays and turne the game around. Jayson Tatum and Malcolm Brogdon made sure the effort wasn't wasted. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses how the effort turned things around, why this might be a signal that Boston has gotten past their spiral of bad performances against bad teams, and then gets into the growing problem of Sam Hauser's play. Suppor...
Boston Celtics role players step up on Jayson Tatum off night & Jaylen Brown, Al Horford out
January 13, 2023 08:24 - 34 minutesWith Jaylen Brown out with a groin injury and Al Horford sitting on the back-to-back, it seemed like Jayson Tatum's time to put on a show against Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets (without Kevin Durant). But Tatum had an off night, and it was up to everyone else to step up. John Karalis discusses how they all did, from Derrick White to Malcolm Brogdon, to Payton Pritchard, and Luke Kornet. Plus, Joe Mazzulla said the team would be judged on their reaction to a bad loss, so we'll do that! Sup...
Jaylen Brown (41 pts) plays a perfect game, Boston Celtics get 31 from Jayson Tatum in win
January 12, 2023 08:17 - 36 minutesTatum and Brown combined for 72 points and 22 rebounds, but Jaylen Brown's 41 came about as perfectly as you can expect from him. Al Horford loved how Brown attacked, and so did John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal. John explains why Brown's mindset was right from the beginning and how his first 3 quarters combined with Tatum's 4th to close out a good game against a tough Pelicans team that got a big performance from CJ McCollum. But even though those guys had a great night (and got 20 from ...
Boston Celtics trade, buyout possibilities at half-season mark
January 11, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutesThe trade deadline is only a few weeks away, and the Celtics have tools to make deals between now and then. Where do they stand halfway through the NBA season? Can the Celtics find more help for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? Will it cost them Payton Pritchard? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the tools at Brad Stevens' disposal and what seems most likely. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a can...