LOCKED ON CELTICS- April 9: Extracting something useful from these meaningless games

Lackluster Boston Celtics bad shooting & bad defense = Game 2 loss to Cleveland: The Celtics came out strong built a big lead and then let go when the shot stopped falling, leading to a generally bad defensive effort and a familiar Game 2 loss to the Cavs. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses what went wrong, why the Celtics reaction to the poor shooting was the opposite of what should have happened, and what concerns there are moving forward. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

34 min listen

Any Boston Celtics adjustments in Game 2? Jayson Tatum doing the little things: Looking back on Game 1, the Celtics still had things they could do better, which doesn't bode well for the Cavs. Cleveland might go to more shooting but the Celtics still have all the advantages. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss why the Celtics haven't missed a beat since the regular season, why they just need to keep doing what they do (maybe just a little better) and why Jayson Tatum's willingness to NOT be the guy is what makes the Celtics so dangerous. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

39 min listen

Boston Celtics get 57 from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White & cruise to Game 1 win over Cleveland: Jaylen Brown was aggressive and attacking early on and he set the tone for a big offensive night. Derrick White was blistering hot from 3 and tagged along with Brown to combine for 57 points on a night where Jayson Tatum wasn't his best offensively (but was great defensively). John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal was at TD Garden to discuss that, the defensive effort that cut Donovan Mitchell off from any help, and why it's going to be hard for the Cavs to match the Celtics in this series. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

32 min listen

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers crossover preview: Can Donovan Mitchell pull an upset?: The Cavs are coming off a seven-game series with Orlando while the Celtics have been resting for almost a week. Donovan Mitchell's knee is bothering him and the Cavs are missing Jarrett Allen, but the Celtics are missing Kristaps Porzingis. Does Cleveland have a chance to win this series? Do they have a chance top steal a game in Boston? Do they have a chance to win a game at all? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked On Cavs host Chris Manning discuss it all and what they think will happen in this series. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

36 min listen

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview: Jaylen Brown vs. Donovan Mitchell?: The Celtics will take on the Cavs in the second round of the playoffs. Is this a better matchup than the Orlando Magic? How does Boston matchup against Cleveland? Will Jaylen Brown vs. Donovan Mitchell be a key matchup? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the defensive matchups that could work best, the carryover from the Miami series, and the two biggest concerns for the Celtics. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

32 min listen

Kristaps Porzingis gives injury update on possible return to Boston Celtics lineup: Kristaps Porzingis talked to reporters at practice on Saturday to give an update on his injured calf, including how it happened, the rehab process, and a possible timeline for his return. You'll hear everything he said about the injury, and the John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts, and explains why this was an overall good update from Porzingis. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

22 min listen

Boston Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum attacking, Joe Mazzulla credit, & funniest moment: With some time off before the next series, we open up the mailbag for answers about Jayson Tatum attacking the rim by rolling after picks, giving Joe Mazzulla credit, and a bad sports town in Miami. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has all that, a look at how postgame interviews work, and then his favorite/funniest moments of the season. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

29 min listen

Boston Celtics win Game 5 behind big Derrick White game, eliminate Miami Heat: The Celtics came out strong and stomped the Miami Heat, winning Game 5 by 34 points and moving on to the Conference Semifinals. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the dominant defense, White's big game, and why the Celtics not only wanted to play Miami, they needed to beat the Heat in this way. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

33 min listen

How do Boston Celtics move forward during Kristaps Porzingis' injury absence?: Porzingis will reportedly miss several games, but not the rest of the postseason. So how do the Celtics move on without him? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss all of the possibilities, including doing nothing different at all and just using their regular non-Porzingis rotation. Also, when do the Celtics go with Xavier Tillman? How much do they use Al Horford, and do they unleash Jayson Tatum at center? by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

36 min listen

Boston Celtics win Game 4 in Miami, lose Kristaps Porzingis to calf injury: The Celtics got another relatively easy win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their opening round series, thanks to 38 points from Derrick White. But the bigger story is losing Kristaps Porzingis to a calf injury in the first half. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains why Game 5 is now a must-win closeout game because of the injury. Plus, why the defense was good enough, and why their game plan against the Heat takes away any math advantage Miami is hoping for. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

31 min listen

Boston Celtics back in control of series? Miami Heat out of answers? Game 4 crossover preview: The Celtics answered Miami's adjustments in Game 3 and played a great game. Can Boston keep their heads and do what's necessary to close this series? Can Miami get out of the season-long habits that crept back in during Game 3? How do the Celtics avoid taking the bait when Erik Spoelstra tries to keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from distributing to Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and the rest of the Celtics? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked On Heat host Wes Golberg get together for a crossover preview of Game 4. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

37 min listen

Boston Celtics defense shuts down Miami Heat in Game 3 win: The Celtics dominated Game 3 with their defense, holding Miami to only 84 points and keeping them from getting anything substantial from the 3-point line. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the big bounce-back game for Boston, how their defense dominated, how Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White were able to supplement Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and more. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

27 min listen

Boston Celtics Have the Edge in Game 3? Locked On Heat x Locked On Celtics Crossover: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown had big games but didn't get enough help from Kristap Porzingis, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday. Can that turn around in Game 3 against the heat? On this special crossover edition, the hosts of Locked On Heat and Locked On Celtics come together to preview Saturday's big Game 3 in Miami. Wes Goldberg, David Ramil and John Karalis discuss the biggest storylines for each team including the pressure on the Celtics and whether Miami's Game 2 formula is repeatable before breaking down the adjustments they expect each team to make. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

36 min listen

Miami Heat set shooting record, beat Boston Celtics in Game 2: Miami hit more 3-pointers than they ever have in a playoff game, setting a team record to flip the script on Boston and win Game 2 in Boston. They won the 3-point battle by 33 and won by 10, making all the adjustments we expected and playing a nearly perfect game. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put up big numbers and got no help from anyone else, but it was Miami's defense that baited Boston's stars into playing how the Heat wanted. Still, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal says it's no time to panic. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

32 min listen

Boston Celtics-Miami Heat Game 2 preview: Physicality & 3-point shooting: The Celtics and Heat face off in Game 2 on Wednesday night, and it a weird way, the Caleb Martin play on Jayson Tatum might end up playing out in Boston's favor. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains why, and then gets into why Joe Mazzulla is more concerned about his team just doing what they did all over again. Plus, Erik Spoelstra acknowledges his team needs to shoot more 3-pointers, but are they capable of shooting enough to make a difference? What kind of defensive trick might they try to slow Boston's shooting down? by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

33 min listen

Locked On Celtics Trailer: Locked On Celtics podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Celtics and the NBA. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

1 min listen

No Caleb Martin punishment, Boston Celtics secret weapon, Miami's only adjustment: The NBA is not going to give Caleb Martin any further punishment for his foul on Jayson Tatum, but should they have? Also, the Celtics busted the zone pretty easily in Game 1, but there was a secret weapon beyond Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard getting hot from 3. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss that and the one adjustment Miami has that can give them a chance in this series. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

36 min listen

Boston Celtics blow out Miami Heat in Game 1 behind Jayson Tatum triple double: The Celtics came out strong, went on a big run, and kept it rolling for basically the entire game (minus an early fourth quarter lull) to win a wire-to-wire blowout over the Heat in Game 1 of their opening round series. Jayson Tatum's triple-double was a big part of Boston taking advantage of everything the Heat threw at them. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all of that, how the defense and rebound played a massive part in the blowout, and why the amount of 3-pointers they took was just fine. Also, was the Caleb Martin play on Tatum dirty, bad luck and timing, or a little of both? by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

32 min listen

Boston Celtics-Miami Heat preview: How Boston sweeps series from Heat: It'll be Celtics-Heat again, this time in the first round of the playoffs. Does Miami have any chance? What does Boston have to do to win this easily? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal explains why the answer for Boston is all in their heads, why the Heat have to drag the Celtics down to their level to have a chance, and how Boston has every answer they need to make this a sweep. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

30 min listen

Philadelphia 76ers ducked Boston Celtics? Making Jayson Tatum 'nicest a-hole': The Sixers are about to take on the New York Knicks, and that's exactly what they wanted instead of facing the Celtics, calling it the easier team. Were the Sixers ducking Boston? Will they meet up in the playoffs anyway? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm talk about that before getting into Jayson Tatum's trainer saying he wants Tatum to become the 'nicest a-hole' by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

33 min listen

Miami (Jimmy Butler injured), Chicago (Alex Caruso injured) play to face Boston Celtics: The Philadelphia 76ers won their play-in game against the Miami Heat, sending Miami home to face the Chicago Bulls, who beat Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in their play-in game. Now the Sixers go to New York to face the Knicks in the 2-7 series, which doesn't rule out a future matchup with the Celtics. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the Heat and Bulls chances against Boston and why injuries to Butler and Caruso are the worst-case scenarios for both potential opponents. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

34 min listen

Boston Celtics practice 'harder than training camp'; Brad Stevens speaks: The Celtics hit the practice floor on Monday and it was a long, tough session. Al Horford called it a harder practice than training camp, and says he's happy with how the guys looked. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that and the difference this team is already showing from last year's team. Plus, hear Brad Stevens talk about how this team compared to his expectations and Joe Mazzulla's progression as a coach. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

28 min listen

Boston Celtics Mailbag: Playoff stress, Derrick White contract, Duck Boats: While we wait for the Celtics to find out their playoff opponent, we open up the mailbag to figure out how to avoid playoff stress, worries about how the Celtics will play, how deep they'll get into the bench, and the toughest playoff path. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal answers all that, plus questions about Derrick White's contract, Neemias Queta's impact on the depth chart, Robert Williams coming back, Jeff Van Gundy, and riding on duck boats. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

31 min listen

Boston Celtics win 64 games; favorable playoff path? Mike Gorman honored: The Boston Celtics wrapped up the season with 64 wins, the fourth-most in team history. Payton Pritchard, Svi Mykhailiuk, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta all showed good stuff in the final win of the season, without Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the regulars. We also now know the path through the playoffs for the Celtic and it looks like it might be a fun one. Plus, honoring the legend Mike Gorman on his special tribute day at the Garden. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

31 min listen

Boston Celtics relaxing or relapsing in loss to New York Knicks?: The Celtics mailed it in again against the Knicks, falling behind by 30 before the bench made the final score look respectable. There isn't really much to take from this game, but John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal tries to answer the question of whether the Celtics are relaxing to end the season, or relapsing into their worst habits. Also, a look at the playoff picture and why this loss might actually work out come playoff time. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

30 min listen

Boston Celtics, Jrue Holiday, agree to 4-year, $135 million extension: Holiday and the Celtics have agreed to a huge new extension that saves Boston some money in the short-term and makes sure they have their core together for a few more seasons. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm discuss the deal, what it means to the Celtics, why it's the perfect timing for the deal, and what it could mean long-term. Plus, hear Joe Mazzulla's explanation of how the Celtics need to mentally approach the playoffs. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

33 min listen

Giannis Antetokounmpo injured, Boston Celtics lose to Milwaukee Bucks in 'make/miss' game: Giannis Antetokounmpo fell and grabbed his calf just running up the floor against the Celtics and was diagnosed with a calf strain. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal talks about that injury, the possibility of it being serious, and how it might change the entire course of the East playoffs. Plus, why the game was mostly a make/miss thing, but it did lead to one playoff question that's been lingering for a little while. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

30 min listen

Boston Cetlics mailbag: Easiest playoff opponent, Jaylen Brown double standard: Kristaps Porzingis won East Player of the Week, Neemias Queta got a full NBA contract, and Isaiah Thomas is sticking with the Phoenix Suns. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal touches on all those news items before opening up the mailbag to answer questions about regretting the Dalano Banton trade, Jayson Tatum's free throw routine, handling the wait for a first round opponent, who the easiest opponent would be, why the NBA is so normal this season, and the double standard from fans about Jaylen Brown. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

34 min listen

Boston Celtics win easy, Jaylen Brown scores 10,000th point, making Hall of Fame case?: The Boston Celtics easily cruised to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, even though they didn't really try very hard. Jaylen Brown scored his 10,000th career point, doing it in front of Chauncey Billups who is newly elected to the Hall of Fame. So John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal started wondering if Brown has a case for the Hall of Fame based on Billups getting in? Also, Payton Pritchard has been impressive closing games for Boston. by Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

34 min listen

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