Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down a THRILLING Game 3 in Indiana, Jayson Tatum's best games of his career, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:11 Celtics close out a clutch game w/ complete team effort 13:28 Jrue Holiday’s closes on both ends 20:01 Jayson Tatum dominated Game 3 47:25 Boston needs a bench shooter to heat up 51:14 Jaylen’s All-NBA snub Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunda...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to breakdown the Eastern Conference Finals. Does Boston need Porzingis to handle the Indiana Pacers? Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach 5:09 Should Boston have preferred the Knicks? 10:51 Celtics should put up numbers offensively 16:24 Porzingis’ chances of playing in this series 21:28 Does Boston need KP to beat Indiana 32:50 Jaylen and Jayson have matured Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, May 1...
May 20, 2024•39 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss Al Horford's age, how Jayson Tatum can silence his critics, and whether the C's can look ahead to their next opponent. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:07 What does Cleveland have to do to steal another game? 12:56 Jarrett Allen’s potential impact 17:29 Al Horford’s shot can’t fall off 35:16 Dissecting the Tatum discourse 45:00 Knicks-Pacers series Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, May 12t...
May 13, 2024•54 min
Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and a content creator for Heavy Sports. Sean joins the show to discuss how the Boston Celtics can fair without Kristaps Porzingis, what to do with Al Horford, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers can pull off a potential huge upset. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 5:12 Next series shouldn’t be compelling 14:49 Cleveland stars haven’t figured out how to play together 19:14 Remember, Knicks punked Cavs last year 30:00 Tatum was in control against Miami 39:27 Minnesota is HERE Availa...
May 05, 2024•51 min
Drew Carter is the new play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins the program to discuss the Celtics-Heat first-round playoff match-up, if Joe Mazzulla is a good coach, and whether or not it matters if the path to the Finals is easy. Twitter: @Drewdle25 3:06 Drew’s offseason schedule 11:23 Winning Game 4 is crucial 15:15 Spo vs Mazzulla 27:08 Is Miami winning possible? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Celtics Beat is power...
Apr 29, 2024•52 min
Josue Pavon is a Boston Celtics Reporter for CLNS Media . Josue joins the program to discuss the Celtics first-round matchup against the Miami Heat, why this year is different, and why Joe Mazzulla is winning over America. Twitter: @Joe_Sway 2:32 Celtics were destined to play Miami in the playoffs 11:03 Past Celtics-Heat series don’t mean anything 32:14 Joe Mazzulla on Pardon My Take 37:00 Predictions Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Celtics Beat is pow...
Apr 20, 2024•43 min
Brendan Glasheen is the voice of the Maine Celtics. The Maine Celtics ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM THEIR FIRST G-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! And with that the boys welcome on Brendan to chat about the team's amazing season, how the Celtics are building winning habits throughout the organization, and Boston's path to the NBA Finals. Twitter: @BrendanGlasheen 6:55 Maine Celtics crowd looks TREMENDOUS 15:37 How important is winning it all to the players? 27:22 How to handicap players’ chances of getting to NBA 3...
Apr 10, 2024•58 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the C's dissent into the playoffs, KP's recent play, and Tatum being the American face of the league. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:24 Celtics clinch NBA’s best record 8:20 Porzingis first full-season is as good as you could hope 15:17 Who should Boston play down the stretch 21:00 Does the NBA want Tatum to win the title? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Celti...
Apr 04, 2024•39 min
Sam Packard hosts the "Still Podable" Podcast. Sam makes his Celtics Beat debut to talk about the Boston Celtics struggles at the end of games, why they need to trust Derrick White more, and what Joe Mazzulla is doing to experiment with the last few remaining games. Twitter: @JamPackard 5:34 Celtics still have opportunity to develop better habits 13:55 Boston can’t rest on “turning a switch” 28:21 Joe Mazzulla is still experimenting 34:01 Denver still championship favorites Available for downloa...
Mar 31, 2024•41 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to stress about Jrue Holiday's recent shoulder injury, Derrick White's potential extension, and Coach Mazzulla's Coach of the Year case. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 7:47 Best case/worst case scenario’s w/ Jrue 16:33 Payton Pritchard is on a ROLL 46:41 Celtics future gets murky if they don’t win title 51:46 Joe Mazzulla: COY Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powe...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the show to chat about the latest developments with Jaylen Brown, the last leap Jayson Tatum needs to make, and what does Joe Mazzulla have planned for the playoffs. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 3:55 Jaylen is playing out of his mind 12:53 Tatum needs to be more comfortable sharing at the end of games 25:30 What is Mazzulla’s curveball? 35:01 Please get this team to the playoffs healthy 38:40 KP’s a sharp dresser Availabl...
Mar 15, 2024•45 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the show to dissect the Celtics late-game issues, why Tatum could be Boston's greatest Celtic, and the goals for the C's down the stretch. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 5:58 Late-game execution still an issue 11:30 End-of-game struggles blame go to who 16:42 Tatum could be best Celtic ever 29:13 Boston needs more adversity Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by PrizePicks! D...
Mar 11, 2024•36 min
Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to chat about the team's 50-point blowout over the Warriors in Boston, how impressive this season is, and why the Celtics look like champions. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the Celtics win over the New York Knicks, why they're a lock to win the East's regular season crown, and why Jayson Tatum is different this year. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 3:43 Should Boston be concerned w/ Knicks? 11:03 Celtics wont lose grip on 1st place 23:49 Tatum transforming into a truly dominant player 38:20 How Joe Mazzulla sees the game Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Februa...
Feb 25, 2024•52 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to talk about Jayson Tatum's MVP case, Derrick White's awesome season, and Joe Mazzulla's improvement. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 1:54 We are wasting our time with Jayson Tatum MVP talk 14:20 Are the Celtics tempting the Basketball Gods? 22:06 Boston is slightly better than we predicted 30:58 Is Derrick White the solution to late-game struggles? 41:51 Joe Mazzulla has the whole team bought in Available for download on...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr
Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the show to discuss Jaylen Brown's upcoming dunk contest appearance, the arrivals of Xavier TIllman and Jaden Springer, and Brad Stevens' team-building strategy. Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 2:37 Jaylen entering the dunk contest is good for basketball 13:25 Tillman, Springer fit the bigger part of Celtics puzzle 25:31 Should C’s have made a bigger move? 36:21 Jaylen and Jayson have given the Celtics s...
Feb 10, 2024•54 min
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics' options at the trade deadline, breaking his first major story, and the pro's and con's to retiring Marcus Smart's number. Twitter: @GwashburnGlobe 4:09 Celtics trade options 13:43 Getting information out of Boston’s front office 44:51 Smart’s return to the Garden 47:28 Should the Celtics retire Smart’s number? 59:29 Smart carried KG’s torch Available for download on iTunes and Spotify...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Ethan Fuller covers all levels of basketball for The Boston Globe. Ethan makes his Celtics Beat debut to go over Boston's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, why the Clippers might provide a blueprint to other teams, and why the C's might get three All Stars. Twitter: @ethman43 4:10 What can you learn in a blowout loss? 9:04 Porzingis is the queen of the chessboard 17:38 Celtics need to lean into defense even more 24:06 Boston picked on Miami over and over 45:05 Upgrading Pritchard a priority? Ava...
Jan 28, 2024•52 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics-Denver Nuggets showdown, what we can learn from that game, and a new wrinkle the Celtics should use to close out games. Twitter: @slandman33 3:21 Celtics-Nuggets lived up to billing 10:11 Boston clearly evolving 24:02 Can C’s handle contender’s A-games? 28:08 What stats should we keep our eyes on? Available on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan...
Jan 20, 2024•35 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics win over the Houston Rockets, whether Joe or Ime is the better coach for this team, and whether the C's home record can remain undefeated with some big games coming up. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:38 Blowing out the Rockets felt good, admit it 12:38 Celtics have had excellent coaches for 15+ years 17:31 Mazzulla clearly more comfortable this year 39:54 Boston dominant home r...
Jan 14, 2024•57 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to discuss how we know Jrue Holiday isn't quite fitting yet, Al Horford's wisdom, and what the Boston Celtics can do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 4:38 Celtics are ahead of schedule 9:55 Holiday is chaos on defense 23:44 Al Horford gives everyone perspective 29:30 Who can really trip up the Celtics? 36:26 What can the Celtics trade for? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sund...
Jan 08, 2024•43 min
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to go over the Celtics nail-bitting win over the Pistons, what lessons Boston can learn from that game, and why Derrick White is just so darn good. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:35 Celtics found focus in 2nd half vs Pistons 11:48 Worried they had to work hard to beat Detroit? 18:38 Boston comeback provides lessons for future 33:16 Derrick White impacts winning Available on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 29th, 202...
Dec 29, 2023•49 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to chat about the Celtics West Coast trip, the improvements of Jaylen Brown, and why Wyc needs to put his money where his mouth is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:43 Curry still owns the Celtics 15:06 Jaylen is moving the ball much better in December 27:44 Wyc needs to pay the tax to keep White 36:06 C’s can own Boston 45:07 Previewing the LA games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 23, 2023•55 min
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the toughness the Celtics showed during this most-recent homestand, the difference between this year and last year, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:00 Celtics Depth is pretty good 10:00 If the Celtics move the ball they’re unguardable 28:28 Tatum is significantly better at going to the basket 35:03 No Celtic should be on the MVP list this year Available for download on iTunes ...
Dec 19, 2023•46 min
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to talk about the prowess of Derrick White, Boston's defensive-first identity, and how Jayson Tatum is becoming the Celtics ideal player to build around. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 2:50 Celtics best 5 clearly NBA’s best right now 8:03 Derrick White is perfect 23:17 Celtics home record meaningless? 28:47 A normal conversation about Jaylen Brown 36:24 Tatum’s playmaking has taken a leap Available for download ...
Dec 11, 2023•46 min
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the IST, the poor performances from the Jays, and how great Al Horford is playing so far this season. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:10 IST gives Celtics a chance to further prove themselves 12:40 Boston has been resilient in recent stretch 20:47 Tatum and Brown need to be better to win the title 33:10 Al Horford continues to impress 44:32 Checking in on old friends Available for download on iTunes and...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Adam and Evan take the show to give thanks to the Boston Celtics, to address the team's depth issues, and to breakdown Jaylen Brown's early performance. 3:11 Thankful for the Celtics 5:11 Top-end talent is allowing depth to thrive 11:41 Has Jaylen taken a step back? 23:24 Celtics chances in the IST Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Bostom and get $150 in bonus bets for any $5 moneyline winner! Learn...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min
Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Celtics dominance, the influence of Kristaps Porzingis, and a surprising stat about the non-Jay minutes. Twitter: @slandman33 4:42 Celtics best players have clearly bought in 7:15 Boston much better in clutch minutes this year 12:35 Team continues to thrive in small non-Jay minutes 19:03 You can’t ask much more from Porzingis 30:20 Tatum’s MVP case is tough Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on S...
Nov 20, 2023•44 min
Brian Robb covers the Celtics for MassLive. Brian joins the program to give us the 35,000 ft view of the Celtics 7-2 start, what has him excited about the offense, and some positive surrounding the In-Season Tournament. Twitter: @BrianTRobb 7:13 Celtics are ahead of schedule on both ends 15:26 Mazzulla needs to keep faith in Hauser 25:00 Best non-Tatum lineups 31:30 Chemistry looks positive Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fa...
Nov 12, 2023•46 min
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to boast about the Celtics dominance, the importance of Kristaps Porzinigs, and why Boston's offense can't be stopped right now. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:10 Celtics start in 23-24 > Celtics start in 22-23 10:03 Porzingis’ gravity makes the offense much easier 18:34 Derrick White is the straw that stirs the drink 27:10 Tatum, Celtics newfound post play 35:30 Boston Stock Exchange is really special Avai...
Nov 04, 2023•45 min
