Celtics Talk

1:42 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg give their their takes on the Celtics' performance in their four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers. Has this team reached it's full potential yet and what does that mean for their upcoming series vs. the Milwaukee Bucks?

4:03 - It seemed like for the final quarter of the season Kyrie Irving had mentally moved onto the playoffs. Now that the Celtics are there, has Kyrie backed up that mentality or does he need to bring it to another level vs. the Bucks?

7:41 - The guys talk about who impressed in the first round other than Kyrie and look ahead to the possible return of Marcus Smart.

13:07 - The Celtics will have to deal with Giannis Antetokounmpo and figure out a way to shut him down if they want to move on. Chris explains why he thinks it's up to Al Horford and Semi Ojeleye to get that done.

17:55 - Chris Broussard from Fox Sports joins the conversation to give his prediction of the series -- it's not exactly pro-Celtics.

23:17 - Moving onto the upcoming offseason, Chris Broussard discusses why Kyrie's performance in the upcoming series dictates what he will do in free agency this summer.

26:54 - Broussard talks about the potential of Anthony Davis coming to Boston, how much Kyrie staying would influence that and how involved executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans David Griffin will be in the situation.

32:49 - Finally, Chris Broussard gives his takes on where some key players might land this offseason including Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler and more.

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0:33 - Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper break down the first two games of the Celtics first-round series with the Pacers and debate if the Celtics can go deeper into the playoffs at their current level of play.

4:33 - The guys talk about Al Horford coming up big defensively despite coming down with the flu the night before Game 2.

6:55 - A huge reason why the Celtics are up 2-0 in the season is because Indiana disappeared in the 3rd quarter in Game 1 and the 4th quarter in Game 2. Chris and Kyle look at exactly what went wrong for the Pacers in those quarters.

10:13 - A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by J. Michael from the Indy Star to discuss the series so far and J. zeros in on the Pacers biggest problem in the first two games: defense.

24:22 - Chris and Kyle finish up by talking about what has surprised them the most in other playoff series around the league.

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In this special edition of the Celtics Talk Podcast, we bring you the interviews from the "Passing the Torch" special, where Celtics Legends and current stars have extended conversations about their era and playing for the Boston Celtics. In this special episode, listen to conversations between Bob Cousy and Kyrie Irving, Danny Ainge and Marcus Smart, and Tom "Satch" Sanders and Jaylen Brown.

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This edition of the Celtics Talk podcast features a full preview of the 1st Round Playoff series against the Indiana Pacers with our entire NBC Sports Boston crew. First, Abby Chin talked exclusively with Danny Ainge about the loss of Marcus Smart (oblique injury), (2:12) the roller coaster season that did not meet the high expectations, (5:20) Brad Stevens strengths in a playoff series, (6:25) summarizing Gordon Hayward's return this year and recent play, (8:15) Kyrie's upcoming decision this offseason and how the playoff run might affect it, (9:00) Magic Johnson's decision to step down as Lakers President of Basketball Operations and how demanding and time consuming the position can be.)

We then do a deep dive into the series with Kyle Draper, Brian Scalabrine, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely. They discuss on how to fill Smart's void in the lineup, who might start in his place, their predictions for the series and how far will the C's go.

Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn wrap things up with their own thoughts on the match-up with the Pacers.

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0:52 - Chris Forsberg and Kyle Draper recap the Celtics sweep of the mini series with the Miami Heat and discuss how the team made adjustments from game to game.

4:18 - Kyrie Irving and Al Horford look to be locked in and ready for the playoffs. Now add in a healthy and confident Gordon Hayward and the newest version of the Celtics' Big Three is ready to roll for the postseason.

9:59 - Following the Celtics win in Miami, Kyrie Irving spoke about the evolution of his relationship with Brad Stevens over the season and Kyle and Chris discuss how important this is.

14:50 - We hear from Marcus Morris, Al Horford and Gordon Hayward from Celtics playoff media day, as they talk about what it will take for the Celtics to flip the switch in the playoffs.

17:41 - The Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher has said that Kevin Durant to the Knicks is a ‘done’ deal. While this is far from official, the guys talk about what it would mean for Durant to go to New York and how it might affect the Celtics and Kyrie's decision to stick around.

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1:05 - The Celtics are 11-2 when Kyrie Irving isn’t on the floor. What gives? A. Sherrod Blakely, Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg discuss why that might be and attempt to answer the question once and for all. Are the Celtics better without him?

7:28 - As the playoffs draw closer, what makes us think this team can flip the switch? Can they rely on talent alone to take them deep into the playoffs?

13:58 - The Celtics are still battling for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, but it might not matter based on their inconsistent play. “Home court is irrelevant with this particular team because they just need to figure out how to play," Sherrod says.

16:23 - How will Brad Stevens best, as the guys say, “deploy his talent” in the playoffs and who will step up on the defensive end of the floor?

21:47 - Terry Rozier joins Chris Forsberg to talk about his Puma sponsor, the team’s Top Golf outing, and he answers a handful of questions from Twitter.

28:11 - The guys close out by previewing the Celtics upcoming big games vs. the Pacers.

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1:26 - Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Chris Forsberg take a look at the Celtics current position in the Eastern Conference with just 10 games left in the regular season and discuss what the loss to the 76ers showed them.

5:52 - One of the biggest concerns with this Celtics team is figuring out who can step up with a big shot other than Kyrie Irving. Which players will need to make an impact in the playoffs?

9:06 - It's been discussed that Kyrie Irving and Al Horford could sit out a few games down the stretch. Is this the right move by Brad Stevens or do the Celtics need to establish a rhythm down the stretch?

12:38 - Marcus Smart was ejected for shoving Joel Embiid in the Celtics' loss in Philly. The guys talk about how Smart needs to keep his cool especially in the postseason.

16:03 - The guys are joined by Pacers beat writer at the Indianapolis Star J. Michael to preview what is looking like a set first-round matchup between the Celtics and Pacers. Michael surprisingly thinks it will be a much closer series than people are expecting.

20:12 - Michael addresses a handful of concerns surrounding the Pacers, including their inability to finish out games and their lack of a player who can take control of a game when it matters the most.

26:01 - How do the Pacers feel about not being considered real contenders in the Eastern Conference Playoffs? Michael explains how they're used to being counted out and how it fuels them.

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1:59 - Kyle Draper, Chris Forsberg and A. Sherrod Blakely take a look back at the Celtics' West Coast road trip and what the team's success means for it's playoff aspirations. How do you feel if the Celtics go into the postseason as a No. 5 seed?

8:05 - The guys rank the teams in the East that have the best chances of making it to the NBA Finals and discuss which teams they would rather have the Celtics face.

16:06 - The Celtics returned home and pulled off a comeback win vs. the Sacramento Kings. Chris and Sherrod think the resilience of the team has shown they've turned the corner, Kyle's not so sure.

20:55 - The guys debate who on the team needs to set the tone for the remainder of the regular season. Is it Jaylen Brown off the bench, or Kyrie Irving having a better attitude down the stretch?

26:02 - Jeff Goodman with Stadium joins Sherrod and start off by talking about talent college hoops players that aren't named Zion Williamson. He also mentions which players would fit well into the Celtics' system.

29:57 - Jeff mentions that he's always been skeptical of Kyrie as a leader, but he explains how the younger players not initially accepting their roles this season have causes issues as well.

34:00 - Jeff gives his pick for who he'd like the Celtics to play in the first round of the Playoffs and talks about the growing expectations for Brad Stevens.

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1:53 - Kyle Draper and Chris Forsberg break down the first two games of the Celtics west coast road trip. "They're feeling it right now. There's some good vibes on the West Coast."

5:38 - Kyle and Chris wonder if this is the point where the Celtics have turned the corner and can go on a run to finish up the regular season. If they go 4-0 on this road trip, does it restore the fans' faith in the team?

8:04 - Gordon Hayward has come alive the past two games, with 30 points vs. the Warriors and the game-winning shot vs. the Kings. Kyle and Chris discuss the way Brad Stevens has started to use Hayward and debate if he needs to be making more in-game adjustments.

14:09 - Kyrie Irving remains the biggest talking point in Celtics news. After completely shutting down after the loss to Houston, he spoke at length with the media the very next day. Kyle and Chris talk about Kyrie's sudden change in attitude as well as how athletes are affected by social media interaction.

20:50 - Terry Rozier joins Kyle to talk about the vibe he gets from Los Angeles, both on the court and off it, and he gives some of his favorite movies and actors.

27:49 - The Celtics-Lakers rivalry has fizzled out a bit over the past few seasons. LeBron James' Lakers have been a mess over the past couple months and Chris and Kyle talk about why.

32:54 - Chris and Kyle finish up by debating how LeBron will wrap up his career.

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Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Chris Forsberg discuss the Celtics recent struggles. Will the Celtics and Kyrie Irving be able to 'flip the switch' once the playoffs arrive?

(1:00) Draper, Blakely and Forsberg give THEIR opinion on what they think is wrong with the Celtics right now (3:00) Does their need to be a change in philosophy for the Celtics down the stretch? (4:00) Are the Celtics ‘mentally fragile’? (7:00) Who’s to blame for the inconsistent play, Brad Stevens or the players? (14:00) Brainstorming ways to switch up the Celtics starters,and what combinations could lead to better play (23:00) Have Celtics players started to call each out for mistakes more while on the floor lately? What does this mean for Celtics morale going forward? (27:00) How big is the Celtics next 5 game stretch? (29:00) Do the Celtics have a shot at getting the 3 seed?

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