Ian Thomsen is an author and former writer for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the program to chat about the Celtics Game 6 win, Tatum's weird performance, and Joe Mazzulla's adjustments. Twitter: @IanThomsen

2:45 Inserting Rob Williams made the difference

16:06 Tatum was more of a playmaker last year

28:55 Tatum continues to prove mental toughness

47:40 Game 7 expectations

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516: Has Jayson Tatum Abandoned his Game w/ Ian Thomsen

The longest nonstop Boston Celtics podcast available online or streaming, Celtics Beat is released 52 weeks of the year – with no exceptions. Host Adam Kaufman provides some of the most insightful analysis on all things Boston Celtics and the NBA. And no other podcast covering the Celtics on the web delivers some of the most well-known and respected personalities both in and outside the NBA as Celtics Beat does. New episodes are available for download every Sunday at iTunes and Stitcher. Episodes are also available OnDemand at http://www.clnsmedia.com and the CLNS Mobile App.

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Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down a THRILLING Game 3 in Indiana, Jayson Tatum's best games of his career, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett

2:11 Celtics close out a clutch game w/ complete team effort
13:28 Jrue Holiday’s closes on both ends
20:01 Jayson Tatum dominated Game 3
47:25 Boston needs a bench shooter to heat up
51:14 Jaylen’s All-NBA snub

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573: Masterful Tatum Performance Propels Celtics Closer to NBA Finals w/ Brian Barrett

Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to breakdown the Eastern Conference Finals. Does Boston need Porzingis to handle the Indiana Pacers? Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach

5:09 Should Boston have preferred the Knicks?
10:51 Celtics should put up numbers offensively
16:24 Porzingis’ chances of playing in this series
21:28 Does Boston need KP to beat Indiana
32:50 Jaylen and Jayson have matured

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572: Pacers Shouldn't Deter Celtics Finals Trip w/ Adam Himmelsbach

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss Al Horford's age, how Jayson Tatum can silence his critics, and whether the C's can look ahead to their next opponent. Twitter: @StoolGreenie

3:07 What does Cleveland have to do to steal another game?
12:56 Jarrett Allen’s potential impact
17:29 Al Horford’s shot can’t fall off
35:16 Dissecting the Tatum discourse
45:00 Knicks-Pacers series

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571: Celtics Can't Play Al Horford Big Minutes w/ Dan Greenberg

Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and a content creator for Heavy Sports. Sean joins the show to discuss how the Boston Celtics can fair without Kristaps Porzingis, what to do with Al Horford, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers can pull off a potential huge upset. Twitter: @SeanDeveney

5:12 Next series shouldn’t be compelling
14:49 Cleveland stars haven’t figured out how to play together
19:14 Remember, Knicks punked Cavs last year
30:00 Tatum was in control against Miami
39:27 Minnesota is HERE

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570: Celtics Won't Need Porzingis to Defeat Cavaliers w Sean Deveney

Drew Carter is the new play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins the program to discuss the Celtics-Heat first-round playoff match-up, if Joe Mazzulla is a good coach, and whether or not it matters if the path to the Finals is easy. Twitter: @Drewdle25

3:06 Drew’s offseason schedule
11:23 Winning Game 4 is crucial
15:15 Spo vs Mazzulla
27:08 Is Miami winning possible?

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516: Has Jayson Tatum Abandoned his Game w/ Ian Thomsen

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