First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

The Boston Celtics' incredible west-coast road trip took a sour turn on Sunday night after a brutal loss to the Thunder. Does it mean anything, or should we just write it off and move on? We break down the OKC game, then zoom out and examine why the Celtics have succeeded through the rest of their road trip. Plus, the latest rendition of the Schadenfreude Report courtesy of Jimmy Butler and the Mi...

Post-game reactions as the Celtics defense takes an early Christmas vacation. Then, we dive into Jaylen Brown's playmaking development. Dude can pass! Finally, three genuinely realistic trades the Celtics could make ahead of the NBA trade deadline. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtic...

Jake goes solo to ponder the current state of the Celtics and how they might navigate out of this frustrating slump. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Spooney's work on CelticsBlog 📝Check out Jake's work on CelticsBlog 👕Buy our MERCH, Support the show!...

The Boston Celtics are going to be okay, folks. In an incredible response to their first two-game losing streak of the season, they bounced back with an undermanned squad, blowing out the Indiana Pacers by nearly 40 points. Jaylen Brown reminded us of his physical dominance over the rest of the league, while Payton Pritchard bounced back from a mini-slump. On this pod, we cover why fans should not...

Reactions to Jayson Tatum's massive triple-double last night against the Chicago Bulls. Plus, is it time for more Luke Kornet? How concerned should we be with this Sam Hauser back injury? Finally, is the modern NBA really as bad as online pundits claim? We watched a 2003 game and have some spicy comparisons. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscrib...

Post-game reactions as the Celtics defense takes an early Christmas vacation. Then, we dive into Jaylen Brown's playmaking development. Dude can pass! Finally, three genuinely realistic trades the Celtics could make ahead of the NBA trade deadline. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtic...

Elite NBA Skills coach Drew Hanlen joins us to share untold NBA stories and strategies from his new book, "Stop Bullsh###ing YourSelf", which you can pre-order over at https://drewhanlen.com Plus, Jayson Tatum's development roadmap, jumpshot woes, best NBA moments, and much more. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us...

It's our 500th Episode! To Celebrate, we''ll be streaming LIVE immediately after the Celtics vs Pistons game with some postgame reactions. Later, we'll zoom out with some broader Celtics and NBA discussion, discuss the history and future of the pod, and much more. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀W...

While Nikola Jokic is exhibiting borderline unfair things on the court, Jayson Tatum has separated himself from the B-tier MVP class. What makes Tatum such a unique MVP case? What has to happen from JT to win the damn thing? Plus, reactions to the Grizzlies game, an Eastern Conference zoom-out, and much more. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscri...

Jayson Tatum was undeniable down the stretch against the Bucks, ensuring another win despite Khris Middleton's return. Dan Greenberg joins us to discuss the balancing out of the Tatum discourse, Al Horford bumming out Bucks fans once again, Jaylen Brown seal-hunting, and much more. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow u...

Payton Pritchard takes on many forms of basketball heroism, but which are most effective? If it Pull-Up P from deep? Perhaps the rare yet effective Post-Up P? Whichever P is your favorite, we're lucky to have them all. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics games with us ✍️Check out Sp...

Gino time! The Celtics responded with a healthy blowout of the Miami Heat courtesy of another red-hot performance from Payton Pritchard and strong returns from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. How far can this Payton Pritchard thing go? Is he currently a fringe all-star? What's the ceiling? Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube or Spotify comments. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out...

The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers are about to engage in THE battle of the season so far. If the Celtics win, the Cavs may never see the #1 seed again, but what's it going to take for the Celtics to get it done? With some concerning names listed on the injury report, what strategy will the C's need to employ to beat the Cavs? Plus, reactions to the Celtics' 4th quarter fireworks again...

Kristaps Porzingis is back! Dan Greenberg (aka Stool Greenie) of Barstool Sports joins us to revel in the joyous return of our Latvian hero. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on...

Is this the beginning of Jaylen Brown resolving his 3-pt shooting issues this season? After building a 19-point third quarter lead, The Celtics BARELY squeaked by the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to some crunch time heroics from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Plus, what should we expect against the Clippers in the second night of a back-to-back? Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! Yo...

Several fixtures fell the right way for the Celtics last night, putting them in a good position to progress to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup. What else needs to happen for them to win the whole thing? Plus, a recap of the Celtics/Wizards game, a look at the jump in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's free throw rate this season, and a possible change to the big man rotation. Want to leave us a voi...

They did it! Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a vintage Captain's Knock to defeat the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Al Horford rejects the concept of time and ageing, and the C's championship-winning defense made a return. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺Subscribe to our YouTub...

Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword joins us to preview all the juicy details heading into the NBA Cup matchup between the Cavs and Celtics. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instag...

Jayson Tatum game winner! Tune in to our instant reaction to the Celtics' overtime win over the Raptors. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🕒Check out last week's underrated plays vid 🎙️Subscribe to the podcast 📷Follow us on Instagram 🍀Watch live Celtics game...

The Celtics capped off a gruelling 5 games in 7 nights stretch with a dominant victory against the Brooklyn Nets. Join us for a look at some of the emerging trends from the first 13 games, including the Luke vs Queta battle, real signs of another Tatum leap, the Jays' free throw rate, and just how good is Payton Pritchard? Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to o...

Dan Greenberg, aka 'Stool Greenie' of Barstool Sports, joins us to recap the Celtics' un-serious approach to their first NBA Cup game of the season. Plus, why Tatum should rest occasionally, Derrick White's heroics, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusive content. 📺Subscribe to our YouTube chan...

Giannis' mid-game shenanigans appeared to be the turning point necessary to wake up the Boston Celtics' defense, which carried them to yet another win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jaylen Brown returned from a hip injury with a noticeable improvement in explosiveness, while Jayson Tatum narrowly avoided serious injury. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our di...

The Celtics lost and it sucks, but it's not all bad. Neemias Queta is emerging as a legitimate rotation piece, including the ability to somehow switch out on to Steph Curry and defend. Jayson Tatum exhibited some elite on-the-fly problem-solving, and Derrick White proves yet again that he can be relied on as a legit number 2 option. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get a...

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White took turns dismantling the Hawks while the Celtics as a whole appeared to fix their transition defense. How serious is Payton Pritchard's case for 6MOY? Plus, Jordan Walsh's "micro progressions", Al Horford's moment of agility, and much more. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server and a bunch of additional exclusi...

How serious is Jaylen Brown's injury? Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reported the team is undertaking a second MRI scan to determine the severity of the hip injury. Plus, Grant Williams ensured the Celtics had an eventful weekend in Charlotte, and a check-in on the latest schadenfreude around the NBA. Want to leave us a voicemail? Join the Patreon! You'll also get access to our discord server a...