First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Now that we've had 24 hours to digest, what comes to mind when you think back on the Boston Celtics' round 1 series win over the Miami Heat? Plus, end-of-series awards, a very Heat and Bucks-centric Schadenfreude Report, and the argument for and against the Magic and Cavs matchups. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcas...

They did it. The Celtics closed out Miami in 5 games. This is our "Celtics Late Night' show streamed right after the game. We'll be back tomorrow with a full series recap. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/id1351038879 📷Follow us on Instagram: https:/...

Derrick White was pretty much the entire Celtics offense in their Game 4 win in Miami, but what is going on with Kristaps Porzingis' injury? What are the potential return timelines, and who will play backup center while he's out? Plus, predictions for game 5. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/fi...

How did the Boston Celtics change up their approach to ensure a Game 3 win? How will the Miami Heat respond in Game 4? Plus, unsung heroes from Game 3, Jayson Tatum's subtle brilliance, and a look around the rest of the NBA. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-p...

The Celtics brought the best version of their defense down to Miami for Game 3, limiting the Miami Heat to just 84 points and shutting down their perimeter play. What adjustments did the Celtics make, and how sustainable is this throughout the rest of the series? Plus, reacting to Jimmy Butler's in-game comments and looking ahead to Game 4. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://you...

How will the Boston Celtics adjust in Game 3? How will the Miami Heat adjust to our adjustments? Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview game 3 and gauge worry levels. Plus, checking in on the other Playoff Series' around the league. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/first-to-the-fl...

As many predicted, the Miami Heat came out in game 2 with an avalanche of 3-point attempts, which they hit at an alarmingly high rate? Where are the panic meters at now that the series is tied 1-1? How will the Celtics adjust and respond in game 2? Is it coaching, execution, or both? Who or what is to blame? 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to...

What are your predictions for Celtics vs Heat Game 2? Will the Celtics add another layer to the "they're not the same team as last year" narrative by doubling down on their Game 1 dominance? What adjustments will Eric Spoelstra and the Heat make? Plus, we'll check in with the other playoff series' happening around the league. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX...

The Boston Celtics threw the first punch early in game 1 and never looked back. What were the key elements to this win? Jayson Tatum notched his first playoff triple-double, Kristaps destroyed the Miami zone, and Jrue Holiday's defense completely took Tyler Herro out of the game. How will the Heat respond in game 2? Plus, shaking off the Heat PTSD, praising the Celtics' bench, and was the Caleb Ma...

Well, the inevitable has happened. The Boston Celtics are facing the Miami Heat in round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview a PTSD-inducing series. How will this matchup compare to last year? Is Kristaps Porzingis up to the challenge? Do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown understand the assignment? What devil magic can Eric Spoelstra and the Heat pull off d...

The Boston Celtics' 2023-2024 regular season has come to an end, and it's time to hand out some of the industry's most prestigious awards. Who will win the Blake Griffin Award for "Most Vibiest Player"? What about the coveted Marcus Smart "No, No, Yes!" Award? These awards can absolutely cement a player's Hall of Fame eligibility, so there's a lot on the line! 🕒Check out this week's underrated pl...

Mike Gorman made us all cry, while Payton Pritchard made us cackle with glee. The Celtics have capped off an amazing regular season with 64 wins, and now we shift our focus to the playoffs? What is the most likely path to the finals for the Celtics? Will the Bucks make it beyond the first round? Plus, Jordan Walsh's first NBA start, the Schadenfreude Report, and much more. VOTE in our End of Seaso...

The Milwaukee Bucks brought everything they had to a game that meant nothing to the Boston Celtics. Still, there are some playoff-relevant takeaways! Plus, do you think Tatum clearly has another gear to get to in the playoffs? What does that look like? VOTE in our End of Season Awards: https://forms.gle/GrQfthGEYG7WjPF87 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️...

The Celtics won their 62nd game in a blowout against the Portland Blazers. Join us for the post-game show as we break down Jaylen Brown's return, Kristaps Porzingis' incredible form, and how the Stay Ready Crew might impact Joe Mazzulla's Coach of the Year chances. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podc...

The Boston Celtics just won 60 games for the first time since 2009, and have clinched the 1st overall seed, guaranteeing home-court advantage throughout the playoffs in a building where they've only lost 3 times all season. What can we expect for the rest of the season? Plus, a mammoth version of everyone's favorite unsponsored segment, the Schadenfreude Report, focusing on the Milwaukee Bucks and...

Grant Williams and the Charlotte Hornets were no problem for our Latvian Hero and the vastly superior Boston Celtics. However, there were a few takeaways that might have playoff implications. Has Kristaps Porzingis begun to find his rhythm? Will Sam Hauser be a key playoff rotation piece? Is Jrue all the way back despite his poor shooting night? Plus, how the Joel Embiid return impacts the Celtics...

The Celtics get back on track in the Big Easy with an incredible defensive performance, limiting the New Orleans Pelicans to sub 100 points and getting the Celtics back in the win column. This recording from our live postgame show, Celtics Late Night, captures all the exceptional vibes from immediately after the game. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Sub...

The Boston Celtics have suffered some nasty crunch-time losses this season, often on National TV for all to see. But how do their crunch-time issues compare to other contenders? How do they compare to the 2008 championship Celtics? Plus, we fire up the Schadenfreude Report to discuss the Bucks' loss to the no-Lebron Lakers, and much more. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu...

The Boston Celtics are one game away from locking up the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference, and not much further away from locking up the overall top seed. However, there are plenty of reasons to remain glued to the team as they close out their regular season. We run through 10 reasons why the rest of the regular season still matters. Plus, recapping the Pistons & Bulls back-to-back, and the late...

The 1981 NBA Finals MVP and Radio Announcer for the Boston Celtics, Cedric Maxwell, joins us to recap the Celtics' win over the Bucks, and discuss what aspects of this matchup might resurface during the playoffs. We'll also get Max's take on the Celtics' playoff rotation, this year's championship prospects, and which modern players compare closely to Max back in his playing days. 🕒Check out this...

The Boston Celtics made a meaningless mid-March regular season game ridiculously fun by playing an almost unfair level of team defense against a struggling Detroit Pistons. Come and hang out as we rank the "vibe-iest" moment from a game that was way more enjoyable than it should have been. Whether it's Derrick White's triple-double, Jaylen Brown's masterclass, or even the Jaylen look-alike in the...

Sam Hauser was hotter than the sun, shooting 10 of 13 from 3 before leaving with an ankle injury. We recapped the game LIVE on Celtics Late night, discussing Hauser's near-historic night, Tatum's casual dominance, the evolution of this year's bench squad, and Jrue Holiday's insane numbers since the all star break. Plus, we're not worried about Kristaps Porzingis, but when should we be? This episod...

The Celtics could have been forgiven for losing their first game after a long west coast road trip and the continued absence of their starting center, Kristaps Porzingis. However, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford gave the Suns an absolute beatdown in a genuinely impressive display of team basketball. We break down the Celtics' approach to this game, some amazing individual performances, a...

The Boston Celtics had a successful road trip out west, but the narrative has shifted since the loss to Denver. Are the Celtics still the most likely team to win the title this year? What has changed? Meanwhile, the Celtics have won 3 and remain an incredibly entertaining juggernaut, so why are some pundits shifting toward the Milwaukee Bucks as the top team in the East? Plus, is Derrick White bac...

The Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns Saturday night, ending the 72-hour media cycle from hell and restoring vibes for Celtics fans globally. However, Jayson Tatum has looked a little shakey the past few games. What's going on there? Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown has been dominating the opposition since the all-star break, and Luke Kornet is likely getting drug tested after playing out of his mind to...