(1:00) How surprising is it that the Celtics have the best record in the NBA? (3:15) How much will this West Coast trip tell us about the Celtics potential? (4:50) Forsberg explains how Kemba Walker’s ‘got a little I.T. in him in the fourth’  (8:00) What has been the most surprising thing about the Celtics hot start? (10:00) What is the biggest difference between this season and last season? (13:30) Draper explains why blaming Kyrie for all the struggles last year isn’t fair (16:30) Why is the play of Marcus Smart flying under the radar? (19:00) What record would make this a ‘good’ West Coast trip for the Celtics? (20:30) Breaking down A. Sherrod Blakely’s NBA Power Rankings (23:00) Impressions of Isaiah Thomas’ return to Boston, will he ever be close to the same player again? (25:30) Do the Celtics still NEED a big man? (29:00) Our crew gives out their ‘My guy!’ of the week awards.

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Chris Forsberg sits down for exclusive 1-on-1's with Derrick White and Luke Kornet ahead of the Celtics’ playoffs. Later, Brad Stevens talks about the Celtics regular season, extending Jrue Holiday and the upcoming playoffs.  

 

3:00-Derrick White 1-on-1 

11:45-Luke Kornet on Celtics’ mindset entering playoffs 

22:00-Brad Stevens end-of-year press conference  

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Playoff countdown: Derrick White and Luke Kornet on what’s ahead as Celtics prep for postseason

The Celtics close out the regular season in style, beating the Wizards 132-122 behind Payton Pritchard’s career-high 38 points. The day belonged to Mike Gorman, however, as the team honored him throughout his final regular season broadcast after 43 years covering the team.




1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the day’s events

5:10- Eddie House and Tom Giles offer reaction to the game before replaying the halftime Q&A between Mike and Brian Scalabrine

15:15- Scal hands out the ‘Tommy Award’ to Mike Gorman and Giles and Eddie shares their thoughts on Mike and the day’s festivities




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POSTGAME POD: C's close out regular season with a win on 'Mike Gorman Day'

Payton Pritchard's career-high 31 points in only three quarters leads the way for Boston as the second unit group takes center stage for the Celtics in their 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets. With the win, Boston improves to 63-18 this season.




1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the win

7:15- Abby Chin catches up with Payton Pritchard in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview after the game, then Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction

11:50- Joe Mazzulla praises Pritchard as a 'complete player' after his career night

12:40- Payton Pritchard press conference

17:10- Neemias Queta shares his thoughts on what it would be like to take home the Maine Celtics' first G-League championship with a win on Monday

17:35- Forsberg, Giles and Eddie break down the latest with the Eastern Conference playoff picture




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POSTGAME POD: Pritchard's career-high 31 pts, 'stay ready' group blow out Hornets

Chris Forsberg, Eddie House, Scal and Tom Giles break down the C's 118-109 loss to the New York Knicks. Forsberg also talks about how Jrue Holiday's contract extension impacts Derrick White's future. Plus, Abby Chin talks exclusively with Joe Mazzula. Later on, hear from Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics have no answer for Jalen Brunson in lopsided loss

Mike Gorman joins Chris Forsberg to reflect on 43 years broadcasting games for the Boston Celtics head of his final regular season broadcast on Sunday.

 

1:00- Chris starts the pod by offering instant reaction to reports that the Celtics have signed Jrue Holiday to a 4-year, $135M extension

4:00- Mike shares his thoughts on what it means to him to have called games for the Celtics for over four decades and discusses his broadcasting journey

21:35- Mike breaks down his broadcasting style and why 'silence is golden' behind the mic

28:25- Mike shares what he plans to do in retirement

37:45- Mike gives his thoughts on this year's team and their chances of winning the title

40:50- Mike looks ahead to his last regular season game on Sunday




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