First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

The Boston Celtics crushed their first west coast road trip of the 2023-24 season, finishing 3-1 with undeniably convincing wins against the Clippers and the Lebron James-led Lakers. What are the best aspects of this team? Despite the continued success, where can they continue to approve? Plus. Neemia Queta's rise, Pritchard's insane improvement, and an emphatic rendition of the Schadenfreude Repo...

Chris Forsberg stops by to gush about the amazing '23-'24 Boston Celtics, Derrick White's all-star qualities and Jaylen Brown's sudden playmaking abilities. Plus, Jayson Tatum's concerning dip, Kristaps Porzingis' infinite abilities, and so much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered by FanDuel Sports...

Jayson Tatum dubbed the Celtics' week "impressive" after they beat two decent teams twice, advancing to a 14-0 home record. Several Celtics players are playing the best basketball of their careers, including Jaylen Brown who is absolutely scorching in ways that we've practically never seen, as well as Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser. The vibes are so high, in fact, that we had to put last night's...

The Celtics beat the Cavs in game 1 of this strange mid-season mini-playoff series. What adjustments will each team make in game 2? Plus, the Celtics' surprisingly good crunch time metrics, and will Draymond's antics impact the Warriors' upcoming matchup against the Celtics? Also, the Celtics have signed forward Drew Peterson to a 2-way contract! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The Celtics have a bizarre home-stand coming up, with back-to-back back-to-backs against the Cavs and the Magic, but the big fella is back! Kristaps Porzingis has returned and reportedly feels good, meaning Ben is sleeping well at night. Plus, TD Garden anoints Derrick White the real MVP, Al Horford's shooting numbers are spiking, and the Celtics' TPE landscape is shifting. ------- Twitter | Insta...

A 20-game sample size is usually the first reasonable marker to stop and properly evaluate any NBA team. How are the Boston Celtics holding up relative to pre-season expectations? We look at the team and individual players and discuss one thing that has exceeded expectations, one that has met them, and one that has brutally fallen short. Plus, looking ahead to the Knicks game and Kristaps Porzingi...

Drew Carter of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss the Celtics quarter-final loss to a vengeful Aaron Nesmith and the Indiana Pacers, and what lies ahead for the Celtics in the immediate future. Plus, life as the emerging voice of the Celtics, and much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered by FanD...

Amazing Al Horford added another masterful defeat of the Sixers to his resume on Friday night, rising to the occasion while a super turnover-prone (and eventually ejected) Jayson Tatum struggled. Where does Horford rank among all players aged 35+ in the league? Plus, previewing the in-season tournament quarterfinal, and reviewing which trades (if any) the Celtics are likely to make. ------- Twitte...

The Celtics absolutely decimated the Chicago Bulls, and along with a little help from their pals the Brooklyn Nets, have advanced to the NBA In-Season Tournament quarter-finals. This is great and all, but what are the major takeaways? Is Jaylen's sudden playmaking bump for real? Is Al Horford actually 25 years old? Plus, Jrue Holiday returns, and yet another battle with the Sixers is coming up. --...

Reacting to the Celtics' 113-103 victory over the Atlanta Hawks despite a poor shooting night. The Celtics continue to emphasize their defensive identity as they find ways to win when the shots aren't falling. Plus, checking in on fan concern levels, and previewing the upcoming inseason tournament matchup against the Chicago Bulls. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics...

The Celtics sent a message to the Bucks on Wednesday night. Sure, part of that message was "we still give up leads late in games", but the larger, more impactful message was "we are much better than you". Jaylen Brown bounced back to the lead to the Celtics to a vibes restoring victory. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to th...

The Celtics' road trip ended in disappointment with an unfortunate loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Jayson Tatum had an incredible scoring night, but it wasn't enough thanks to missed free throws, defensive errors, and some poor shooting. What's going on with the Celtics these past few games? How can they turn things around for this upcoming epic matchup against the Bucks? ------- Twitter | Instagra...

Why have the Boston Celtics just BARELY beaten two sub .500 teams? On this episode, we recap the win over the Grizzlies, revisit the Smart/Porzingis trade after seeing Marcus on the sidelines, preview the Hornets matchup, and much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered by FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclu...

Joe Mazzulla has the Boston Celtics absolutely locked in so far this season. On this episode, we discuss the Celtics' epic win over the Sixers, Al Horford's vintage performance, Tatum's 4th quarter takeovers, the incredible team defense, and much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered by FanDuel Sport...

Are the Celtics shifting back to a defensive identity? Plus, reactions to the win over the Knicks, Tatum's insane post-up efficiency, Sam "Hause Money" Hauser's hot shooting and defense, the emerging Jaylen Brown & Kristaps Porzingis friendship, and mentally prepping for the Sixers re-match. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First...

The Celtics bounced back this weekend with convincing wins over the Nets and Raptors, including a victorious start to their in-season tournament. Jaylen Brown returned to form this weekend, but there is one Celtic in particular he is forming a beautiful on-court relationship with. Plus, Tatum is the +/- GOAT, Hauser is playing out of his mind, and much, much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram | Tik...

Of all teams, the Celtics had to go and lose to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now we have no choice but to do a podcast and try and make ourselves feel better about it. What went wrong? Is there genuine cause for concern? Plus, a faltering Payton Pritchard, an up-and-down Jaylen Brown, and a look-ahead at the upcoming schedule. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games wit...

The Boston Celtics put themselves in a position to win on the road against the league's best defense, but could not execute in crunch time, gently awakening our PTSD from last year. What can the Celtics learn from this loss? Will a Derrick White return ensure a win against the Sixers on Wednesday night? ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback --...

The Boston Celtics just absolutely blew the barn doors off the Indiana Pacers just two days after a similar annihilation of the Wizards. So, how good are these Celtics exactly? How have they performed relative to preseason expectations, and what will be their biggest challenges in pursuit of a championship? Plus, is it too early to declare that Jayson Tatum has taken a legitimate leap? Eric Weiss...

The Celtics went into Washington DC and absolutely decimated the Wizards, while giving us our first taste of combined Tatum & Brown domination for the season. What new takes are emerging after 3 games? Should we be that concerned about the bench? Plus, evaluating the James Harden trade and the risks of Philly getting better, previewing the Pacers game, and much more. ------- Twitter | Instagram |...

The Celtics have given us plenty of data to formulate the spiciest of takes just two games into their season. On this episode, we cover the best, the worst, and the most confounding aspects of the season so far, including Tatum bully ball, Mazzulla's coaching, the lamentable bench, and much more. Plus, looking ahead to the matchup against the Washington Wizards. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTo...

The Celtics are 1-0 after a spicy opening night victory in Madison Square Garden. Barstool Sports’ Dan “Greenie” Greenberg joins us to recap the Celtics victory, Jayson Tatum’s elite showing, Kristaps Porzingis’ dazzling debut, and a few familiar issues with the team. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered...

How will the first week of the Celtics' season shape up? Which Celtic players are vying for NBA regular season awards? Plus, finalizing the Celtics' roster, checking in on rivals via the Schadenfreude Report, and announcing the winner of our 5 Star Walshy campaign. Plus, introducing a new segment: Lizard Brain Takes. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us...

Long-time TV commentator and NBA coach, Jeff Van Gundy, has joined the Boston Celtics as a 'Senior Consultant'. Why is this important, and what does it say about Brad Steven's approach this season? Plus, three things we want to see in the final two preseason games. ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube  Watch LIVE Celtics games with us on Playback ------- First to the Floor is Powered by...

Payton "Preseason P" Pritchard has been absolutely killing it this preseason, and leading the way for a Celtics bench squad we were somewhat trepidatious about just a week ago. On this episode, we rank the Celtics' many backup wings, and continue the evaluation of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. Plus, is it time to reset the conversation around Jaylen Brown? ------- Twitter | Instagram | TikT...