Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

The Celtics (60-21) reached 60 wins in back-to-back seasons with Friday night's (130-94) win over the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. The Celtics pulled away from the Hornets with a 37-Point 3rd Quarter. The Celtics hit 23 3's and shot 51.6% overall from the field.       ----- Scoring Leaders: Payton Pritchard (4 3's) scored 22 and Sam Hauser (6 3's) scored 20 with both coming off the bench in the...

Jaylen Brown made the surprising decision to sit out Friday night's Celtics game, making him ineligible for postseason awards. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explores the implications of Brown's absence and the strategic adjustments the team might need. We also open the mailbag to dive into discussions on the Celtics' "math game" strategy, Al Horford's potential jersey retirement, and the h...

The Boston Celtics, resting their top players, faced a challenging defeat against the Orlando Magic. With stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown sitting out, the Celtics struggled in a game marked by fatigue and a grueling schedule. John Karalis, from Boston Sports Journal, breaks down the impact of this "schedule loss" and Joe Mazzulla's candid post-game comments. Key players like Neemias Queta...

The Celtics (59-21) season-high 9-game road win streak came to an end Wednesday with a 96-76 loss to the Orlando Magic.  The Celtics did not play their Top-6 players and were held to a season-low in points.  The Celtics went 1-2 during the regular season against the Magic, losing both games in Orlando.  Boston scored 41 Points in the 1st Half and were held to just 35 Points in the 2nd Half.  -----...

Boston Celtics Edge Out Knicks in Thrilling Overtime Victory The Boston Celtics, led by standout performances from Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum, clinched a dramatic overtime win against the New York Knicks. With Porzingis making history as the first seven-footer to hit eight three-pointers in multiple games this season, and Tatum's clutch shooting in the final seconds, the Celtics are setti...

The Celtics (59-20) extended their road winning streak to 9 in a row with a 119-117 overtime win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. The Celtics are now 33-7 on the road with 1 more to go and a season-high 39 games over .500. The Celtics are also 1 win away from 60 for the season. The Celtics went a perfect 4-0 against the Knicks during the regular season. The 2 teams...

NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous?   In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering...

Can the Boston Celtics navigate the NBA's financial maze to keep Luke Kornet? With the Celtics facing a challenging salary cap situation, the stakes are high. Luke Kornet's potential $8-12 million market value could cost the team significantly more due to luxury tax penalties. Host John Karalis and guest Keith Smith from Spotrac dissect the implications of the NBA's second apron rules, exploring h...

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their dominance with Jaylen Brown's evolving play style? As the Celtics continue their impressive run, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the team's recent victories over the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards. He explores how Jaylen Brown is adapting his game due to knee issues, drawing inspiration from Paul Pierce. The episode also highlights the C...

The Celtics (58-20) led from beginning to end in what turned into a 124-90 blowout win over the Washington Wizards Sunday night at TD Garden. With the win, the Celtics are now a season-high 38 games over .500 and need 2 more wins over their final 4 games to reach 60 wins for the 14th time in franchise history.  The Celtics hit 24 3's in the win. ----- Scoring Leaders:  Payton Pritchard hit 4 3's a...

The Celtics (57-20) avoided losing their 2nd in a row at home for the 1st time this season with their 123-103 win over the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden Friday night. The Celtics established a new NBA record (see below) in the victory. The Celtics had 6 in Double Figures.  The Celtics are now 18-2 this season after a loss.   ----- NBA Record: The Celtics broke the Golden State Warriors NBA record (1,3...

Jaylen Brown's knee injury could redefine the Boston Celtics' playoff journey. How will this impact their championship aspirations? Dive into the latest analysis with host John Karalis and guest Tom Westerholm as they explore the Celtics' strategies for managing Brown's condition while maintaining their competitive edge. The discussion also covers potential Hall of Fame candidates like Jayson Tatu...

Boston Celtics Stumble Again At Home! The Boston Celtics, fresh off a grueling road trip, faltered against the Miami Heat. With star player Jaylen Brown battling a knee injury, the Celtics' performance was a mixed bag, highlighted by Luke Kornet's standout contributions. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the game, analyzing the Celtics' shooting woes and the impact of missing...

The Celtics (56-20) returned home from their perfect 6-0 Road Trip and had their season-high 9-Game Win Streak come to an end with a 124-103 loss to the Miami Heat Wednesday night at TD Garden. The Celtics were without Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford. It's the Celtics 5th home loss of the season when coming off a road trip. With the loss, the Celtics 6-Game win streak against Miami...

Can the Boston Celtics' team-first approach hinder individual accolades? Dive into the latest analysis as John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal tackles listener questions about the Celtics' dynamics. Explore how Jayson Tatum's MVP chances stack up against stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, and consider the impact of potential roster shifts involving Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritch...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' title chances. They debate which team between the Celtics and Cavaliers is better equipped to handle the loss of a star player, with insights on Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and supporting casts. The panel also explores potential coaching changes in the Eastern Conferenc...

Boston Celtics Make History with Unprecedented 6-0 Road Trip The Boston Celtics have achieved a remarkable feat, securing a 9-game winning streak and an unprecedented 6-0 road trip. This historic performance has never been accomplished in the storied history of the Celtics franchise. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the key moments, including Al Horford's standout 26-point game an...

The Celtics (56-19) wrapped up their perfect 6-0 Road Trip and extended their win streak to a season-high 9 straight with a 117-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Monday Night in Memphis.  The Celtics are now a season-high 37 Games over .500. The road win was the 32nd of the season which also establishes a new franchise record. The Celtics had 5 players in Double Figures and had 30 Assists on the...

The Boston Celtics pushed their impressive winning streak to eight with standout performances from Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Luke Kornet. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' recent victory over the San Antonio Spurs, highlighting Tatum's near triple-double and Kornet's career-high 16 rebounds. The discussion also covers Jaylen Brown's knee issues and their impact o...

The Celtics (55-19) extended their win streak to a season-high 8 straight with a 121-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs Saturday Night in San Antonio.  With Saturday's win in San Antonio, the Celtics clinched the #2 Seed in the upcoming Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Celtics had 7 players in Double Figures. The Celtics are now a season-high 36 Games over .500. ----- Scoring Leaders:  Jason Tatum...

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their momentum as they face the San Antonio Spurs? With Kristaps Porzingis feeling good and Derrick White's game on pooint, the Celtics are on a roll and peaking at the PERFECT time. John Karalis, alongside guests Tom Westerholm and Jeff Garcia, explores the Celtics' recent performances, focusing on Porzingis' impact and White's shooting improvements. They discuss t...

Boston Celtics fans, you have to be pretty happy after the huge win over the Phoenix Suns. With the Celtics' recent surge, including a 12-1 record in March, the team is hitting its stride at the perfect time. Join John Karalis as he explores the Celtics' dominant performance, highlighting Kristaps Porzingis' standout game with 30 points and 8 rebounds. Discover insights into Jaylen Brown's knee an...

The Celtics (54-19) matched their longest win streak of the season at 7 in a row with Wednesday night's 132-102 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns at the Foot Print Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Celtics hit 10 3's in the opening quarter and 20 for the game. The Celtics are now 4-0 on their current 6-Game Road Trip and are now a season-high 35 Games over .500. The loss ended the Suns 4-Game win st...

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their impressive momentum despite Jayson Tatum's ankle injury? With an 11-1 record in March, the Celtics are making waves in the NBA, and their bench players are stepping up in crucial moments. Join John Karalis and guest Tom Westerholm as they explore the Celtics' recent success, focusing on Tatum's injury update (we're taking it as good news!) and the standout per...

The Locked On NBA Squad Show brings together hosts from various NBA team podcasts to discuss the latest league happenings. In this episode, the panel debates the relevance of March basketball, analyzes playoff positioning, and evaluates recent team performances. They focus on the Denver Nuggets' struggles, the Houston Rockets' surprising success, and potential playoff matchups. The hosts also enga...