First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

That was close, painfully close. The Celtics' season is by no means over but we can't deny that some questions are being raised. What happened in the Nuggets game and how can the Celtics restore the vibes? Two straight losses, one of the bigger bummers of the season for Celtics fans. Come and hang out and get your fix of catharsis. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/lpH...

Everything was looking great for the Boston Celtics with 9 minutes remaining in the Cavs game until they decided to mentally board the plane to Denver and allow Dean Wade to end their massive win-streak. Is this the fatal flaw we've been nit-picking for, or is this an understandable blip for a team with loftier priorities? Come and hang out while we break down the loss to the Cavs, and look ahead...

The Celtics just absolutely dominated the Golden State Warriors without Kristaps Porzingis, forcing them to rest their starters for the 2nd half and spurring on yet another unprecedented vibes explosion as fans begin to wonder just how historically got this team is. On this episode, we break down the Warrior's questionable decision to leave Jaylen Brown open from beyond the arc, Jayson Tatum's sub...

The Boston Celtics have a brutal stretch coming up, facing a tough stretch of top teams who are performing well at this point in the season. Plus, what are the Celtics' weaknesses, if any, and how might they impact them in the postseason? 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/tAVippsZXts 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a...

The Boston Celtics have come flying out of the all-star break, going 2-0 on the road and angering the hopeful fanbases of opposing teams. How did the Celtics dominate the 2nd half against the Knicks? What did Al Horford and Jaylen Brown mean when they said this Celtics team can get to yet another level? Plus, looking ahead to the Sixers game, and a beefy edition of the Schadenfreude Report. 🕒Chec...

The Boston Celtics have all but locked up the first seed in the east. We break down which Eastern Conference opponents matchup well with the Celtics...and which teams don't. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/tAVippsZXts 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/first-to-the-floor-a-boston-celtics-podcast/ 📷Follow us on Instagram: https://www.in...

How would you change up the All-Star game to make it more competitive? Despite another underwhelming NBA All-Star weekend, Celtics fans were given plenty of content to pour over thanks to the heavy involvement of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Drew Carter joins us to discuss Jaylen's dunks, rule changes, and the most important factors for the final stretch of the Celtics' season. 🕒Check out this...

PODCAST LISTENERS: This episode is probably best watched on YouTube. The "best moments of the season" segment is very clip-heavy. We do our best to keep that part audio-friendly, and if you know those moments well, then the audio should be enough. Enjoy! The Celtics concluded the pre-all-star break portion of the season in style, beating the Brooklyn Nets by 50 for their 6th straight win. How did...

The Boston Celtics had to battle down the stretch to ensure a season sweep on the Miami Heat on Superbowl Sunday. Was this the most entertaining game in a while? Did Joe Mazzulla give us a glimpse of the playoff rotation? Please, Porzingis' best stretch yet, Tatum's assist-heavy performances, taking stock after the trade deadline, and much more. 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid: https:...

How likely is Brad Stevens to make a move before the NBA trade deadline? Do the Celtics HAVE to make a move to solidify their pursuit of a title? TrillBroDude of the You Know Ball podcast joins us to preview the Celtics' trade deadline, and assess how moves made by other teams might impact the quest for Banner 18. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/tAVippsZXts 🎙️Subscri...

Marcus Smart returns to his rightful home tonight as the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Boston Celtics, who are VERY MUCH IN NEED of a vibes-restoring win on their home court. We will be rehydrating after shedding many tears after watching all of the Marcus Smart tribute videos during the game. This is the audio from our post-game "Late Night" show. Check it out on YouTube, and subscribe! 🕒Check out...

In a bed sh!@$ing for the ages, the Celtics lost in the worst possible way to a Lakers missing both Lebron James and Anthony Davis. There is no good way to slice this, but therapy is available. The audio from our "Celtics Late Night" show aims to deliver some relief. Ben and Jake, a couple of sad-boys, grasp for reason after the Celtics deliver possibly the loss of the season. BUT! It's not all ba...

The Celtics just completed an absolutely insane portion of their schedule, 15 games in 26 nights. As the arduous schedule eases off in February, can the Celtics maintain the appropriate mindset and keep winning games? The Athletic's Jay King, co-host of the "Still Poddable" podcast, joins us to discuss the Celtics' challenging month, the upcoming trade deadline, the Celtics "trust ranking", and mu...

The Boston Celtics had the mini road trip of a lifetime, text two-stepping their way to victory against the Mavs and Rockets before turning up the Heat against Miami. So, what the heck happened when they returned home to face the Clippers in the first of seven home games? How exactly did the Clippers make us look like mere mortals? Plus, a check-in around the Eastern Conference, including the risi...

Richard White (Derrick's dad) returns to the pod to discuss how the Celtics have managed their "11 games in 18 nights" stretch, and how his perception of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum has changed since Derrick joined the team. Plus, comparisons to last year's team, and are we still surprised with Horford's production at this point? Note: There were some audio and connection issues during this pod....

The Jays were in somewhat of a malaise in an ugly win against the Houston Rockets. Jaylen somehow ended up with a triple-double, while Kristaps and D-White were the adults in the room. We also look ahead to the Mavs game and chastise the fanbase for criticizing Joe after the Nuggets loss. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/rRas-qmHTwU 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https:/...

A Jordan Walsh debut. Luke Kornet forming a band with his teammates. All of this and a (relatively) decisive win over the Spurs. The vibes are ridiculously high and the mood around the Celtics fanbase couldn't be better as we look towards a marquee matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. How did Walshy perform in his debut? Is Luke Kornet's stock rising? How can fans and the team stay...

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and it's time for Brad Stevens and the Celtics to use everything at their disposal to ensure this team is positioned to win a title. Can the Boston Celtics upgrade the deeper parts of their playoff rotation? Should they, even? 🕒Check this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/0OF-FHU78qo 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/po...

The Celtics welcomed in Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets before proceeding to blow them out thanks to hyper-efficient performances by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. How did players and fans react to Ime's return? Is Derrick White back? Plus, All-Star returns and a look at the upcoming schedule. 🕒Check this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/0OF-FHU78qo 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast: http...

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 80 freakin' points as the Celtics come back from 9 down with 4 minutes remaining to win the game in overtime. This is the audio from our post-game 'Celtics Late Night' show. Lots of vibes, raw reactions combined with some breakdown of why the Celtics pulled away with the win. Last week's Celtics Most Underrated Plays video. Wayne Spooney's latest Three Lea...

One final outburst of rage about the L2M report before finally moving on. Plus, the upcoming schedule and floundering Milwaukee Bucks, Ime Udoka's impending return to TD Garden, and much more. Also, who is winning the battle of the deep bench? Last week's Celtics Most Underrated Plays video. Wayne Spooney's latest Three Leaf Clover column for CelticsBlog Join the CelticsBlog Playback Room -------...

Last night's 'Celtics Late Night' show gave a raw and immediate reaction to the travesty that was last night's loss to the Pacers, including a mind-boggling reversal of a clear foul on Jaylen Brown. Plus, 3rd quarter woes, Luke Kornet's hilarious disrespect of Isaiah Jackson, the Schadenfreude Report, an invitation to JJ Redick, and a whole lot more. Check out last week's Celtics Most Underrated P...

The Celtics and Thunder battled it out for arguably one of the best games of the NBA season so far. What can the Celtics learn from this loss? What are the adjustments for their next matchup? Is this a potential NBA finals preview? Plus, looking ahead to the upcoming schedule. Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance from the 'How About Them Celtics' podcast join us on this one. Check out last week's Celtics...

The Celtics ended 2023 with a bang, dominating the Spurs on the road and giving fans even more reason to celebrate into the night. What will 2024 bring for the Celtics? Is it, dare we say, "the year"? Plus, a recap of the Spurs game, an efficient Jayson Tatum 3-pt shooting night, and a podcast listener makes a solid case for a new Kristaps Porzingis nickname. Check out last week's Celtics Most Und...

The Boston Celtics came home from an impressive West Coast road trip and ALMOST lost back-to-back games at home to two of the worst teams in the NBA. The Celtics won both games and continued to demonstrate their new-found ability to win games that we've come to expect them to lose over recent years. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown were dominant against the Raptors, while there were different heroes...