How 'Bout Them Celtics

Sam and Jack are back after Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics are now down 3-2 heading into Game 5 and it was more of the same in Game 5. Turnovers, missed free throws, and sloppy offense. The guys discuss the low bar Boston has set for themselves and do some more ranting in regard to their consistently inconsistent play. Still, though,...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the Boston Celtics fell to the Golden State Warriors, 107-97. It was a brutal finish to an otherwise solid game for the Celtics, as the Warriors stormed ahead in the fourth quarter. Despite Jaylen Brown's solid night, Jayson Tatum continued to struggles, and the Celtics' shooters went cold in the final moments of the game. Meanwhile, Step...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where the Boston Celtics got stomped by the Golden State Warriors. Boston fell into the old turnover trap and also let the officials get under their skin. They're leaving San Francisco tied 1-1, but Game 2 was an ugly one. Draymond Green got in their head and had his way with the Celtics (and the refs). Needless to say, the guys were not happy....

Sam and Jack are back and the Boston Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals! The guys break down what was a stressful Game 7 against the Miami Heat, discussing the series as a whole. They talk about Al Horford, Derrick White, and the rest of the Celtics as the team prepares for the NBA Finals. They briefly touch on the matchup with the Golden State Warriors but will save the big preview for a future...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 5 of the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals series against the Miami Heat. The Celtics are noe up 3-2 and will be looking to close things out at TD Garden in Game 6. Boston turned things around in a big way in Game 5, as did Jaylen Brown. With the way they've been playing, if they put in the effort, they should win the series, the guys argued. They control t...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 4 of the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals series against the Miami Heat. The guys break down Games 3 and 4, as they were unable to record after Game 3. They talk about whether or not the Celtics have been the better team and how they have cost themselves time and time again. They then get into specific player topics, including Jaylen Brown's over-aggressiv...

Sam and Jack after Game 2 of the Boston Celtics' series against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Boston stole homecourt advantage in Game 2, blowing out the Heat 127-102. Marcus Smart and Al Horford returned to the lineup, providing the Celtics with a great calming presence. The guys talk about Smart's impact and how important he is on both sides of the floor. In addition, they tal...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 1 of the Boston Celtics' series against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics were the better team for three quarters, but Miami blew them out of the water in the third quarter, 39-15. That one collapse was enough to cost them the game, so the guys discuss what went wrong. They also get into potential adjustments for the series moving forward...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 7 of the Boston Celtics' second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are going to the Eastern Conference Finals! Grant Williams (yes, GRANT WILLIAMS) led the team in scoring with 27 points en route to a 33-point C's victory. He was amazing, Marcus Smart played great, Jayson Tatum did his job, and everything came together beautifully. The guys broke...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 6 of the Boston Celtics' series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics forced a Game 7. The guys give their instant reactions to Boston's Game 6 victory, led by Jayson Tatum's masterful 46-point performance. They discuss Tatum, Marcus Smart, Derrick White and more. Then, they get into Game 7 at TD Garden and what Boston needs to do. Toward the end of the show, th...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 5 of the Boston Celtics' series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The guys break down the gut-wrenching ending to the game that saw Jrue Holiday become the hero and Marcus Smart become the villain. They discuss whether or not Smart deserves the blame and talk about the toxicity of Twitter. Later on, they discuss Kyrie Irving's recent discussions about the 2019 Celtics....

Sam and Jack are back after Game 4 of the Boston Celtics series vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics bounced back in a big way, taking down the Bucks, 116-108. Al Horford led the charge with 30 points, dominating the fourth quarter and getting the team fired up. He was incredible in Game 4 and was the story of the night. The guys talked about him plenty. They also discussed Brook Lopez, the adjust...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 3 of the Boston Celtics' second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, the Celtics fell in a heartbreaker to the Bucks, as Jayson Tatum struggled to get things going. The guys discuss Tatum's poor performance, the referees, and Al Horford's brilliance. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for listening to From the Rafters! Sam's Twitte...

Sam and Jack are back with Bobby Manning of CLNS Media and CelticsBlog. The guys react to the Boston Celtics' Game 2 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, including Grant Williams locking up Giannis Antetokounmpo, Derrick White's zero-point game, and Jaylen Brown's 30-bomb. They also discuss Al Horford's value to the Celtics and the team's two upcoming road games in Milwaukee, which Bobby will be attendin...

Sam and Jack are back after Game 1 of the Boston Celtics vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. We'll be pushing out episodes after each game of the series, so stay tuned. On this episode - disappointment. The Celtics got absolutely dismantled by the Bucks in what was a 109-89 win for Milwaukee. The Celtics' offense looked putrid, and now, it's all about how they will be able to respond in Game 2. Let us know y...

Sam and Jack are back after a little while to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. The biggest news out there? They just swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The news doesn't get much bigger than that. The guys break down the series and talk about some of their favorite highlights/players who performed well. This evolves into a conversation about whether or not Jay...

Sam and Jack are back just in time for the NBA Playoffs! The Boston Celtics will be taking on the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, so the guys spend the majority of the show previewing the matchup. Both guys have different opinions on how things will go. Then, later on in the show, the pair give their predictions for this year's NBA Playoffs. Let us know your thoughts, and as always, thanks for l...

Sam and Jack are back, and the Boston Celtics only have one regular-season game left. They just lost a tough one to the Milwaukee Bucks, but they were missing three starters. They still don't know who they will face in the playoffs, as things are coming down to the wire. In the midst of a discussion about the playoffs, Jack ends up ranting about the Philadelphia 76ers. Lastly, they break down Marc...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics' back-to-back wins. The C's took home wins over the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards, with the latter being a 40-point blowout. They're still adjusting to life without Robert Williams, but they are already improving on the fly. The guys also discuss potential playoff matchups as the standings begin to shake out. Let us know your thoughts,...

Sam and Jack are back and a lot has gone down since the last episode. Robert Williams got injured, scared Celtics fans everywhere, got surgery, and managed to come away with one repaired meniscus and a return timetable of 4-6 weeks. All things considered, not the worst outcome. The Celtics also lost to both the Heat and Raptors, so the guys break down those games. Let us know your thoughts, and as...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the Boston Celtics, who have been dominating the league as of late. The C's are fresh off of a blowout win over the Utah Jazz, and the guys are drinking the green Kool-Aid. They dive into a discussion about how great the Celtics have been before pivoting to look at some other teams around the East. This leads them to the topic of potential playoff matchups. Let...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics buzz. Most notably, they discussed the Kevin Garnett jersey retirement ceremony, which Sam was in attendance for. He gave the rundown of his day and the guys discussed the ceremony. They also broke down the Celtics loss to the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, they debated whether or not Ray Allen should have his jersey retired by the Celt...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the excellence of Jayson Tatum. At the time of recording, Tatum has just dropped a combined 98 points in wins over the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. Needless to say, he's been on a tear. They also dive into the idea of Marcus Smart being named DPOY this year, and compare his and Robert Williams III's cases to other guys around the league. Let us know your...

Sam and Jack are back with guest Timmy G of the Banner Banter podcast! Jack and Timmy start off the show by reviewing their recent bet on Grant Williams, which then sparks a lively debate. The group quickly turns their focus to Boston's elite defense, as well as the progression of rookie head coach Ime Udoka. They finish up the episode by talking about the playoffs and which teams they would want...

Sam and Jack are back to talk about the latest Boston Celtics news. Most recently, the C's lost to the Indiana Pacers in a surprising blowout, but it marked only their second loss in the month of February. The guys touch on the playoffs, including who they'd want to see the Celtics face and who they think Boston should avoid. And lastly, they preview Boston's schedule for the month of March. Let u...