Lucky's Lounge

The Celtics' revenge tour continues as Boston now gets to play the Cavaliers, a team which has eliminated Boston the last three times they have met in the postseason. With no Porzingis, what do the Celtics need to do to cool off a white-hot Donovan Mitchell? We break down the Cavaliers-Celtics series, and make predictions in all of the conference semifinal matchups. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #JaysonTa...

The Boston Celtics' destruction of the Miami Heat in Round 1 was as complete as it was expected. Eric Spoelstra's injury-riddled squad were barely a speed bump for Boston as they became the first East team into the second round. But with Kristaps Porzingis out for the next round, how will the C's manage to survive until his return? Cap and Guillermo discuss the dominant series, sparked...

The Miami Heat turn the tables on the Celtics, and it's deja vu all over again. Can the Celtics get their mojo back? How did the 15-point underdogs get the upper hand on Boston's home floor? And was this a case of Miami not being able to miss for one game, or something deeper. Guillermo and The Captain, fresh out of the Garden, discuss. #DifferentHere #HEATNation #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum...

As Paul Pierce says, the Revenge Tour is on. The Miami Heat, a team which has knocked the Celtics out of three Eastern Conference Finals, is back to try and end the Celtics' dream season. Cap and Guillermo welcome Trent Washington of YouTube's Miami Heat Network in for a complete breakdown of the series. #DifferentHere #HEATCulture #JaysonTatum #Spo #JaylenBrown #JoeMazzulla #KristapsPorzi...

While the lowest remaining seeds fought to the death in the play-in, Joe Mazzulla was putting the Celtics through their toughest practices of the season. Cap and Guillermo discuss the method to Mazzulla's madness, and why Joe's psychological plan could be just what the Celtics need in the playoffs. Plus, who will win the remaining two play-in games? And will the Celtics choke at home in th...

Mike Gorman Day was a bittersweet one for Celtics fans. On a day that Payton Pritchard and Celtics reserves secured the 64th victory of the season, the Celtics saw the end of 43 years of excellence from Mike Gorman. Cap and Guillermo discuss Sunday's festivities, and what Mike meant to them and to Celtics Nation. With playoff seeding now secured, they discuss the toughest playoff matchups, and...

Brad Stevens has done it again, locking up Jrue Holiday to a 4-year extension on the eve of the playoffs. The move opens up a solid window for the Celtics' core, and drives home the point that Boston fans are extremely fortunate to have the ownership and front office of the Boston Celtics. Cap and Guillermo discuss the details of the deal. Plus, how did the Celtics earn ZERO trips to the foul...

After winning their 60th game and clinching homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs, the Celtics earned another comparison to the legendary 2008 team, the last Celtic team to accomplish these feats...and eventually hoist the trophy. Do these two accomplishments solidify Boston's championship hopes, or merely add more pressure? The timing is fitting, as two legends from 2008 were in the new...

You have to admit, win or lose, the Celtics seem to make history every night. Against a shorthanded Hawks team, Boston blew a 30-point lead. Even worse, stagnant late-game offense was largely to blame. Are the Celtics vulnerable? Plus, a possible gambling scandal in the NBA, and why it's never OK to root for the Lakers. #DifferentHere #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #KristapsPorzingis #...

Make it seven in a row for the Celtics, who close another perfect homestand with a signature win against the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks. But did nearly blowing another 20-point fourth quarter lead taint the loss? Cap and Guillermo recap the game, and while they acknowledge the Bucks' improvement under Doc, they're not concerned at all about the Celtics. Plus, they introduce "Play-In...

His arrival in Boston in a trade for rookie Chauncey Billups earned Rick Pitino a lot of criticism, but Kenny Anderson helped lead the Celtics out of the lottery and back to relevance. In this chat with Ron and Guillermo, "Mr. Chibbs" talks about the magical 01-02 season, his current job as head coach of HBCU Fisk University, and how he thinks he'd play in today's NBA. #Different...

The Boston Celtics are easily the first team in the NBA to 50 wins, and after another winning road trip, Cap and Guillermo aren't sure any team can beat Boston four times in a series. They discuss the outstanding performance the Celtics' bench provided in Portland and Utah, and why they're not concerned about being overmatched by the Nuggets. Plus, IT cooks in the G League and Grant Wi...

The Celtics had to lose sometime. After a historic 11-game run of dominance, Boston blows a 22-point lead in Cleveland, dropping the first game of a tough 5-game trip. But while the haters are coming back out of their holes, Cap and Guillermo explain why they have no issues with the loss. The two unpack negative narratives which question the C's ability to win close games. Are they true? Will...

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Celtics are on their hottest streak of the season so far, and continue to play at the pace of the 2008 Celtics. A win against Philly proved that the Celtics can win without the three-point shot. Cap and Guillermo discuss whether the team is getting better each week, and which player (if any) should get the open roster spot. #DifferentHere #JoeMazzulla #Derrick...

Mercifully, the All-Star Weekend is over, after an embarrassing 397-point snoozefest that had Adam Silver furious and most older fans turning off the game. Cap and Guillermo agree on the causes for lack of effort by current players, but disagree on whether the ASG should continue. The two also discuss analytics which explain why the Celtics' offense is so prolific, and discuss the controversy...

After a 50-point laugher against the Nets, Boston heads to the All-Star break on a high, owners of a 43-12 record. The win makes Joe Mazzulla the fourth-fastest NBA coach to 100 wins in history. Cap and Guillermo explore whether he is the best coach in the NBA. Plus, the Captain suggests that the Celtics secret weapon this season is simple...FUN. #JoeMazzulla #JaylenBrown #JaysonTatum #DifferentHe...

He is the Voice of Reason and Data on Celtics Twitter and he sired the Celtics' two-way X-factor, Derrick White. Richard White (@RamblinWreck34 on X) comes into Lucky's Lounge for a long-form discussion on the White family, the evolution of Derrick White as a player, and how he sees the season playing out. If you're a fan of the Celtics, Derrick White, or just good guys in general, you...

The Celtics are 39-12 and aren't taking their foot off the gas. Hours before another home win against the Hawks, Brad Stevens made a pre-deadline deal to bolster the frontcourt. Cap and Guillermo discuss how the win against the Hawks shows that Adam Silver got it wrong when he chose the All-Star injury replacements. Plus, they analyze the trade for Xavier Tillman with the Grizzlies. #JaylenBro...

The crucible that was January--and a ton of games against quality opponents--is over. Boston's 11-5 record for the month included more historic dominance, but also its first two home losses. While many questioned Boston's ceiling after getting destroyed by the Clippers, Coach Joe Mazzulla can only laugh. We discuss The Mazzulla Mentality, and why Celtics players are buying in. Plus, how De...

After the Celtics completed a 2-0 Texas Two-Step with a signature win in Big D, Eastern teams pulled the trigger on moves designed to take down the Celtics. Cap and Guillermo discuss Terry Rozier going to Miami, and the shocking Milwaukee decision to fire its coach and bring on Doc Rivers. How do these moves affect these teams' championship chances? Do the Celtics have anything to worry about?...

The Celtics are now halfway through what's turning out to be a historic campaign. We break down one of the NBA's greatest first halves, and explore how the Celtics can keep it going. Plus, after another major trade in the East, we break down the four teams who think they can knock off the C's, and examine which NBA coaches are best at winning coaches challenges. #DifferentHere #Celtics #FearTheDee...

Joe Mazzulla's Celtics continue to make Celtic history, Wednesday winning an OT thriller to go 18-0 at home for the first time in franchise history. Ron and Guillermo discuss the incredible comeback win against the West's top team, and are joined by some of the fans who helped get the team over the finish line. Plus, is Brad Stevens preparing to make a trade? #DifferentHere #Celtics #Timbe...

2024 didn't start how Celtic fans had hoped, with a 127-123 loss to the young, impressive Thunder in OKC. Cap and Guillermo discuss the takeaways from the loss, including whether we should be concerned by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's destruction of Boston's guards. Then the guys reminisce about the 2019 Celtics in lieu of Gordon Hayward's statement that the team's stars each had &...

Christmas for Celtics fans was one of unadulterated joy and hope for great things in the New Year. Boston's blowout of the Lakers in front of their crowd concluded a 3-1 Pacific road trip and showed why this year's team can win even when the 3's aren't dropping. Cap and Guillermo discuss how Mazzulla ball is adapting with Kristaps Porzingis, and why you should be voting for Derrick...

Twenty-four hours after a depressing loss in San Francisco, a shorthanded Celtics squad annihilated the Kings with an impressive all-around performance. Cap and Guillermo discuss what went wrong against the Warriors, and how Kristaps Porzingis' return made all the difference in Sacramento. The boys then have some fun playing Santa, recommending gifts for the team that has everything. Plus, Ja...