Lucky's Lounge

Boston Garden is getting back to a place where opposing teams don't want to spend an evening, let alone two. Sunday the Celtics completed a 5-game home sweep of the only three teams to have regular-season success against them. Cap and Guillermo discuss how the Celtics turned the tables on the Magic to win the season series. Then they turn to the leadership and inspired play of Jaylen Brown bef...

The Celtics are enjoying home cooking, but have their hands full this week with two, 2-game series against teams that owned them last season. Ron and Guillermo talk about the Cavaliers and the Magic, and how wins this week could give the Celtics a much-needed cushion going into 2024. The guys talk about the Celtics strength of schedule, and also...are the Warriors finished? Plus, the latest on the...

While much of Celtics Nation was devastated that their trip to Las Vegas was cancelled due to their loss to Indiana in the In-Season Tournament, all was not lost. Cap and Guillermo discuss the positives from the loss, including a favorable travel schedule, rest, and the pending return of Kristaps Porzingis. #DifferentHere #JaysonTatum #JaylenBrown #JoeMazzulla #LukeKornet #KristapsPorzingis #Payto...

The NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament, by all accounts, is achieving what the league wanted, with ratings up, and players playing harder in November action. The Celtics are no exception, as they played their starters deep into a blowout win over the Bulls to clinch a berth in the quarterfinals? Did they go too far by hacking Andre Drummond up 30? And does qualifying for the final 8 give the...

After weeks of anticipation of the matchup between the East's top two teams, the Celtics take down the Bucks to erase the painful memories of an OT loss in Charlotte. Jrue and the Celtics win Round 1, but will the Bucks be more dangerous when they meet again? Cap and Guillermo then discuss the troubling trend of internet hate toward Celtic players and coaches, and the stellar play of JD Daviso...

After a signature win that answered a lot of pressing questions, the Celtics are atop the NBA with a 9-2 record. Historically speaking, however, teams starting that hot don't always finish on the dais. Captain Ron breaks down the history of hot-starting Celtic teams, even as Joel Embiid states that Boston is the league's best. Plus, Rob, Grant, Marcus and Malcolm all were shipped out to ma...

After the Celtics' first loss of the season, Coach Joe Mazzulla and his players didn't seem overly concerned. But after a thrilling 114-109 OT loss at Minnesota, Ron and Guillermo noticed some old habits that must be addressed if the Celtics want to contend. Plus, the 76'ers look better than ever after jettisoning James Harden, and they have revenge on their minds. #DifferentHere #Celt...

Four games into the season, and the rest of the NBA has stood up and taken notice of the Celtics, who are beating teams so badly that Tatum and Co. hardly break a sweat. After a 155-point outburst against the Pacers, Cap and Guillermo discuss the thrilling start to the season. Can the Celtics sustain it? How did the bench perform...and were concerns about depth warranted? Plus, why won't Adam...

For weeks, Celtics fans have been shouting from the rooftops about how great their team is. After the Celtics' first game, those shouts are down a decibel or two as the Celtics had to storm back from a six-point deficit late to defeat the Knicks in the season opener. Cap and Guillermo discuss the historic performance by Kristaps Porzingis, as well as why the Celtics lost large portions of the...

Tuesday night, the Celtics showed it all in spurts, deadeye shooting, poetic playmaking and disruptive defense. The promising performance has Celtic Nation salivating over the team's prospects. Just how high is the Celtics' ceiling? Captain Ron and Guillermo agree that it is in the stratosphere, but discuss some areas the team must improve on before the season opener. One area the team has...

All of New England and much of the country tuned in to see how the new-look Celtics would fare in the preseason, and so far, they have lived up to billing. We discuss how Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday looked in their first Celtics exhibitions, and how they fit with their teammates. While the Celtics "Super Six" are going to be the focus, it has been Payton Pritchard who tore up the...

Jrue Holiday is now a Celtic, and instantly the Celtics have a whole new vibe. We hear from Holiday on what it means for an LA native to play in front of "insane" fans, and how he plans to make everyone else better. Plus, we discuss what changes Joe Mazzula could be making in Year 2, the connection between JT and The Truth, and what Marcus Smart said in Memphis that no doubt has Adam Sil...

After the Bucks went all in, Brad Stevens calls. Boston also goes all in on the 23-24 season, acquiring Jrue Holiday for Malcolm Brogdon, The Timelord, and two first round picks (GS '24, Unprotected BOS '29). Cap and Guillermo give their reactions to the trade. #DifferentHere #BradStevens #JrueHoliday #MalcolmBrogdon #JrueHoliday #Celtics #Blazers #RobWilliams

The trade of Damian Lillard has rocked the NBA landscape, and many national pundits now think the Bucks are locks to win it all. Captain Ron and Guillermo vehemently disagree. We break down the trade for all three teams, and discuss what might be the next domino to fall. Will Jrue Holiday go to Miami or Philadelphia? Will Brad Stevens try to land Holiday? And why is Kevin Hart wearing Deuce's...

It's easier said than done, but Celtics supersub Malcolm Brogdon had better get over his near trade to the Clippers, or the C's have a problem. Ron and Guillermo discuss media reports that Brogdon's silence signals trouble ahead for Boston, and why the 6MOY cannot find a better situation than Boston. The boys then discuss the horrific tragedy at Foxboro on Sunday, fan violence in pro s...

America's fourth place flop at the FIBA World Cup is just the latest indignation suffered by the former global basketball leader. With next year's Olympics in Paris just a year away, we discuss...is Jayson Tatum the key to restoring America's hoop hubris? Meanwhile, NBA owners scheme to end load management once and for all. Will their plan work? And how will the new policy affect the C...

The Celtics roster appears to be pretty much set, and so Cap and Guillermo break down the new-look C's compared to the teams of '22 and '23. Are we better or worse? Then they wade into the X'sphere and vote who'd they'd rather have...Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic. Plus, what is the best arena in the NBA? #JaysonTatum #Celtics #Mavericks #Lakers #Luka #Kyrie #FIBAWorldCup #Slo...

The Summer of '23 is all about Brad Stevens. The C's boss firmly changed the direction of his team with his bold move to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Ron and Guillermo discuss Stevens' recent comments about the trade and Porzingis, which left the boys feeling positive moving forward. Plus, major media organizations rate Stevens and the Jays among the very best in the NBA. Finally, we di...

With two guaranteed roster spots and a two-way slot still open, Brad Stevens is holding auditions in Boston for bench players. Ron and Guillermo discuss the names being considered by Celtics brass. One of those names--Blake Griffin is reportedly being pursued by other contenders. Can the C's bring Blake back. Plus, Cap 'n Guillermo give away the Lucky's Lounge seats to a Lucky's Lo...

It has been confirmed--Kristaps Porzingis is hurt before he ever put on a Boston Celtics uniform. Ron and Guillermo discuss what we know about KP's right foot, and whether it could affect the Celtics' season moving forward. Meanwhile, the 76'ers seem to be in trouble...could the bad blood between James Harden and Daryl Morey mean the Sixers could lose The Process? Plus, we discuss the...

The FIBA World Cup is in full swing, and NBA stars are balling hard to try and bring home the gold for their home nations. But three Boston Celtic players appear to have dropped off their teams' rosters, possibly due to injury. Should we be concerned? Ron and Guillermo discuss what is being said about Oshae Brissett and Kristaps Porzingis. Plus, Team USA's impressive opening tune-up agains...

A week after Jaylen Brown's supermax deal shocked much of the sports world, the dust is settling on a new reality: the league's immense wealth will be mostly split between billionaire owners and a small group of superstars. Ron and Guillermo discuss how the Celtics' recent roster changes could be indicative of a trend for championship contenders. Plus, Tracy McGrady's revelation th...

The deal is done. The Celtics have locked in Jaylen Brown for the next 6 seasons, and Jaylen makes history as the NBA's first $300 million dollar man. Ron and Guillermo tune out the haters and explain why the deal is a very good thing for the Celtics. The duo break down their post-Summer League vacation trips, which leads to a question...which 4 Celtic greats would you put on Mount Rushmore? F...

Brad Stevens and the Celtics have their heart set on doing something NBA defenders have a hard time doing--locking up Jaylen Brown. The 5-year supermax extension for which he is eligible still hasn't been signed, though. Ron and Guillermo discuss past supermax players who ended up getting shipped out of town, and discuss what Jaylen and the Celtics might agree to in order to get this deal sign...

With Celtic nation anxiously awaiting news on Jaylen Brown's future and Brad's attempts to fill out the roster, Jordan Walsh and the SL Celtics gave us something to celebrate, a 95-90 win over the undefeated SL Lakers. Ron and Guillermo discuss the win, Walsh's brilliance, and which players have a leg up for potential two-way contracts. They discuss where the roster stands, and the wor...