Slammed: A Boston Basketball Podcast

Granted, it was a MUCH different team than the one that ended Boston's season 11 months ago; the Celtics avenged their loss from last year and ended Miami's season with a 118-84 victory in Game 5. completing the gentleman's sweep. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin are LIVE from TD Garden, breaking down the win and what to expect in Round 2. To learn more about listener data and...

Behind a career-high 38 points from Derrick White, the Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat with their 102-88 win in Game 4. However, a calf injury suffered by Kristaps Porzingis late in the first half cast a cloud over the victory. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss what the Porzingis injury means for Boston going forward and break down B...

Audacy NBA insider, and three-time NBA champion, Danny Green joins Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin to discuss to discuss Boston's postseason chances, what the Celtics need to do better, Derrick White's growth, Sam Cassell's impact, some potential maturity issues surrounding the Celtics and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

Justin Turpin and Esteban Bustillos are live from TD Garden, reacting to the Boston Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the first round, which was fueled by the Heat's historic shooting night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Considering the Miami Heat were without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, there is a reason the Celtics entered Sunday afternoon as 13.5-point favorites, and the Celtics didn't mess around. Boston never trailed in the game and led by as many as 34. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin react to Boston's Game 1 rout of Miami and discuss why things are really "Different Here." To learn...

HOW in the world does a game with no free throws for a team happen? Is this the best In-Season tournament yet? And why the Celtics made the right decision locking up Neemias Queta to a multi-year deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just 10 days after becoming extension-eligible, Jrue Holiday and the Boston Celtics agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin REACT to the extension and discuss what it means for the Celtics core (and Derrick White) moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

To kick things off, Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin react to a bizarre article from the New York Post comparing Thursday night’s loss to the New York Knicks to the Giants’ late-season clash with perfect 2007 Patriots. Plus, the crew accesses the Jrue Holiday extension and discusses what it means for the Celtics core (and Derrick White) moving forward. Finally, it’s Take Fligh...

It's Take Flight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss all the miscellaneous topics surrounding the Boston Celtics and NBA at larage. Starting with Joe Mazzulla, who was just named Eastern Conference Coach of The Month. The Western Conference Coach of The Month? That would be former Celtics' head coach Ime Udoka. Why Brad Stevens was the big winner. Plus, with Joel Embiid...

With a half dozen games remaining in the 2023-24 campaign, the Boston Celtics have clinched the league’s best record and home court advantage throughout the NBA Finals. With that, the remaining six games are essentially meaningless for the Celtics. What’s most important for Boston down the stretch and what are some goals they should have? Plus, is Joe Mazzulla being overlooked? To learn more about...

The Boston Celtics have secured the league’s best record and home court advantage throughout the NBA Finals. With that, the remaining six games are essentially meaningless for the Celtics. What’s most important for Boston down the stretch and what are some goals they should have? Plus, is Joe Mazzulla being overlooked? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Finally, it's Ta...

It’s TakeFlight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin try to understand what happened with the Minnesota sale, Dalano Banton’s emergence in Portland, and the Jontay Porter gambling controversy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics have built their success on the idea of "mindset," a philosophy that will be tested over the next few weeks. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss why the last nine games will test Boston's habits. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod...

For just the third time this season, the Celtics have lost back-to-back games. This time, to the same team, as Boston blew a 30-point lead to the Hawks on Monday and fell in an overtime thriller on Thursday night. What did these two losses teach us about the Celtics, and what can they learn from them? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, accessing why these losses s...

The Boston Celtics' 129-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night marked their 15th win by 25 or more points this season, tying an NBA record set by the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks and the 2015-16 San Antonio Spurs. Justin Turpin reacts as the Celtics once again take care of business, advancing to 27-1 against teams with a losing record.   Topics include the bench continuing to shine, Jayle...

Plus, it's TakeFlight! Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss a realization folks in and around the NBA are coming to regarding Jayson Tatum, the rising stardom of Anthony Edwards, the sudden disappearance of Joe Mazzulla’s accent, and, of course, the NCAA March Madness tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...

With nearly a dozen games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics have few more opportunities to extract valuable learning experiences. However, Wednesday night against the Bucks was one of those rare instances. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss what the Celtics can learn from the Milwaukee game in preparation for a potential postseason meeting. To learn mo...

With nearly a dozen games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics have few more opportunities to extract valuable learning experiences. However, Wednesday night against the Bucks was one of those rare instances. Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss what the Celtics can learn from the Milwaukee game and how big of a threat the Bucks are. Plus, it's TakeFlight!...

WEEI.com's Justin Turpin breaks down the Celtics' 130-104 win over the Washington Wizards Sunday night, including what the win says about Boston's mindset, another A+ performance from the bench, Sam Hauser's historic night, and a shoutout to Jayson Tatum. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Believe it or not, we are already nearing the home stretch of the NBA 2023-24 regular season. With about a month remaining in the Celtics' season, how confident should fans be in their pursuit of Banner 18? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, is Denver the only team the Celtics should be concerned about? And what should we look for as we near the end of the regular...

It's Take Flight! The crew dives into all the miscellaneous news and nuggets surrounding the NBA, including what to make of the scoring dip, a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture, and Derrick White becoming a proper Bostonian. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcas...

With about a month remaining in the Celtics' season, how confident should fans be in their pursuit of Banner 18? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Is Denver the only team the Celtics should be concerned about? And what should we look for as we near the end of the regular season? Plus, it's Take Flight! The crew dives into all the miscellaneous news and nuggets surround...

In honor of Sunday’s Academy Awards, celebrating the best in movies, we’re breaking down the best basketball movies. Topics include best Acting in a Motion Picture by an NBA Athlete, best movie basketball coach, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...

The Celtics' 11-game win streak was snapped Tuesday night by the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this a cause for concern, or just the law of averages? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, is there such a thing as a “good loss," and how much of a cause for concern are Boston's late-game struggles? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...

The Celtics' 11-game win streak was snapped Tuesday night by the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers. Is this a cause for concern, or just the law of averages? Meghan Ottolini, Esteban Bustillos, and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, is there such a thing as a “good loss," and how much of a cause for concern are Boston's late-game struggles? Finally, In honor of Sunday’s Academy Awards, celebrating the bes...