Chuddy's Corner

The All-Star break is over and the Celtics are back on the court, picking up a 129-112 win on the road against the Chicago Bulls. Derrick White led the team in scoring putting up 28 points and adding 3 blocks and 2 steals. Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Overall it was a business-like return to the floor for the Celtics who move to 44-12 on the season with the win. 

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, plus look ahead at the stretch run to end the season, and take a look back at the All-Star weekend events. 

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(0:00 - 7:45) - Celtics @ Bulls recap

(7:46 - 20:15) - Derrick White and the offense

(20:16 - 24:49) - Additional game notes

(24:50 - 37:40) - Expectations for the final push to the playoffs

(37:41 - 56:30) - Around the NBA: All-Star Weekend, Jaylen at the dunk contest, tweaks to the events, Mavs fan invites KD on his podcast

(56:31 - 59:49) - Celtics @ Knicks preview

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The Celtics crush the Nets 136-86 and head into the All-Star Break with an NBA best record of 43-12. Derrick White had 27 points and 5 rebounds, Jayson Tatum had 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, but Payton Pritchard finished with a team high 28 points running the show late into the game. 

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around the NBA including Isaiah Stewart allegedly punches Drew Eubanks before the Pistons/Suns game tonight, PJ Tucker is taking some space, and more! 

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(0:00 - 5:53) - Celtics vs Nets recap

(5:54 - 8:23) - Tatum/Porzingis 

(8:24 - 15:53) - Tatum’s MVP candidacy 

(15:54 - 29:40) - Everything else

(29:41 - 36:55) - Joe Mazzulla wins his 100th game

(36:56 - 48:00) - Around the NBA: Isaiah Stewart vs Drew Eubanks, PJ Tucker and Bones Hyland, Warriors and Lebron, Daryl Morey throws some deep shots, Suns turn to the people for a name.

(48:00 - 55:05) - All-Star Game predictions

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The Celtics take game 1 of the home-and-home mini-series with the Nets, winning 118-110. Jayson Tatum stays hot with 41 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. All of the starters scored 14 or more points, with Jrue Holiday adding in 12 assists.

Nick joins Chuddy in the studio to break down the game and take a look around the league with stories including Marc Stein’s report that the Hawks may be looking to move Trae Young this off season, the wild ending in the Knicks/Rockets game, and LeBron’s player option.

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(0:00 - 11:15) - Celtics @ BKN matchup

(11:15 - 13:25) - Workshopping the Zone Defense

(13:25 - 22:05) - Tatum’s development on both ends

(22:05 - 30:31) - Final thoughts on the game

(30:31 - 34:03) - Dante from Lynn calls in

(34:03 - 48:12) - Around the NBA: Trae Young on the block, Knicks/Rockets controversial ending, LeBron and Bronnie.

(48:12 - 50:36) - Nets vs Celtics preview and closing thoughts

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The Celtics sweep the Heat on the season with a 110-106 win in Miami. Jayson Tatum had a near triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points and 9 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown had 20 points and 9 rebounds of his own. 

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around the NBA including the Lakers and 76ers making moves in the buyout market, a classic Warriors / Suns matchup, and more!

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(0:00 - 9:00) - Celtics @ Heat matchup

(9:01 - 18:34) - JB and Robinson tussle

(18:35 - 27:00) - Celtics Big Three 

(27:01 - 37:12) - Additional game notes

(37:13 - 42:19) - Around the NBA: Dinwiddie and Lowry sign, Warriors/Suns, Grant debuts for Charlotte, Banton debuts for Portland.

(42:20 - 46:37) - Big Game picks

(46:38 - 49:12) - Nets vs Celtics preview

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The Celtics close out their 7 game homestand with a 133-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Jayson Tatum finishes with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Kristaps Porzingis also put up 34 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown had 18 points and Jrue Holiday had 20 points. The third quarter was where the Celtics took it over, but the Wizards didn’t go down easy. 

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a deep dive into all of the NBA trade deadline news! Plus Chuddy talks CBA rules for the Celtics potential buyout market options. It’s a jam packed episode, don’t miss it!

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(0:00 - 11:45) - Celtics vs Wizards recap

(11:45 - 15:29) - Tatum and Porzingis

(15:30 - 23:20) - Celtics vs bad teams

(23:21 - 34:54) - Additional game notes

(34:55 - 43:58) - Listener voicemail

(43:59 - 59:00) - NBA trade deadline breakdown

(59:01 - 1:03:32) - Jaden Springer to the Celtics

(1:03:33 - 1:08:40) - Celtics @ Heat preview

(1:08:41 - 1:11:48) - Celtics buyout market info

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The Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 125 - 117 at TD Garden. Kristaps Porzingis led the way with 31 points. Derrick White finished with 21/6/7, Jayson Tatum had 20/9/7, Jaylen Brown puts up 15/6/6/, and Al Horford continues to be a timeless gem with 14/8/8. The Celtics also trade for Xavier Tillman to shore up some big depth.

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around some big stories in the league including Jaylen in the dunk contest, All-Star game replacements, Klay Thompson isn’t in for crunch time, and more!

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(0:00 - 10:00) - Celtics vs Hawks recap

(10:01 - 23:30) - Doug Outs Garden Report

(23:31 - 32:15) - Fourth quarter breakdown

(32:16 - 38:27) - Additional game notes

(38:28 - 53:47) - Xavier Tillman trade

(53:48 - 1:03:17) - Around the NBA: Jaylen in the dunk contest, ASG replacements, Bucks struggles continue, Klay Thompson is mad, Haywood Highsmith runs a guy over, and more trade notes.

(1:03:18 - 1:05:24) - Celtics vs Wizards preview

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The Celtics win big over a downtrodden Memphis Grizzlies team, with a final score of 131-91. Jayson Tatum goes for 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Derrick White has 15 points, Al Horford has 11 points and 5 rebounds, and Neemias Queta plays 9 minutes but finishes with 8 points and 8 rebounds. Marcus Smart also gets several well earned ovations in his first game back at the TD Garden as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around some big stories in the league including Lebron James getting cryptic on social media, Doc Rivers coaching the All-Star game, Chuddy’s prediction comes true, and more!

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(0:00 - 7:40) - Celtics vs Grizzlies recap

(7:41 - 10:58) - Tatum’s big night

(10:59 - 22:48) - Additional game notes

(22:49 - 28:49) - Marcus Smart returns to Boston

(28:50 - 35:48) - We check our listener voicemails

(35:49 - 51:05) - Around the NBA: Lebron tweets, Doc Rivers ASG, Zach LaVine injury, Chuddy predicted Steph Curry’s 60 point game, Joel Embiid needs surgery)

(51:06 - 55:41) - Celtics vs Hawks preview

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The Celtics take a tough home loss to a depleted Lakers lineup, with a 114-105 final score. No Lebron, no AD, no problem for the Lakers as Austin Reaves drops 32 points and the team shoots 53% from three. Jayson Tatum finished with 23 points and 7 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis had 17 points and 7 rebound, and Sam Hauser shot 5-9 from three and had 17 points. Unfortunately none of it was enougn to get the win. 

​​Chud and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around some big stories in the league including the 76ers potentially losing Embiid for an extended time, Dame Lillard returns to Portland, and more!

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(0:00 - 8:46) - Celtics vs Lakers recap

(8:47 - 20:30) - How bad is the loss?

(20:31 - 37:37) - Final game notes

(37:38 - 1:04:49) - Around the NBA: Embiid injury, Bucks/Blazers, Trade rumors, Grizzlies and Rockets make a trade, All-Star selections, David Pingalore’s crystal ball

(1:04:50 - 1:10:31) - Celtics vs Grizzlies preview

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The Boston Celtics held off a 3rd quarter surge by the Indiana Pacers to win 129-124. It took big contributions from the entire Celtics starting five, including 30 points from Jayson Tatum, 25 from Jaylen Brown, 24 from Derrick White and 17 from both Porzinigis and Holiday. It looked like the Celtics were going to pull away after a dominant first half, but the Pacers came out as the aggressors turning it into a game all the way down to the final seconds.

Chuddy and Nick discuss what they saw and respond to a call-in from the voice-mailbag for the first time on Chuddy’s Corner! All that and more from around the league.

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00:00 - 34:47 Celtics vs Pacers game recap

34:47 - 38:58 - Listener voice-mailbag

38:58 - 43:26 - Siakam and Nesmith’s impact

43:26 - 44:36 - Pritchard appreciation segment

44:36 - 1:01:36 - Around the NBA: Joe Mazzulla’s interesting commentary, Free Rondo, Ben Simmons is back, Wolves/Thunder controversy, the Cavs and Knicks are hot, Bucks and Nuggets 10 second violations, the Grizzlies don’t have enough players, Salary cap and All Star Weekend.

1:01:36 - 1:05:13 - Lakers Preview

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The Celtics snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and get a 118-112 win over the Pelicans. Jayson Tatum had 28 points (14 in the 4th Q) 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Derrick White came alive in the 4th scoring 13 points and helping the Celtics take the lead and the win.

​​Chuddy and Doug break down all of the action, and take a look around some big stories in the league including Embiid’s double bag out, Julius Randle dislocates his shoulder, and more!

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(0:00 - 8:00) - Celtics vs Pelicans recap

(8:00 - 16:34) - 4th quarter breakdown

(16:35 - 29:26) - The Pelicans play/roster

(29:27 - 40:00) - Concerns with Celtics poor play?

(40:00 - 47:25) - Final game notes

(47:26 - 1:01:10) - Around the NBA: Embiid misses another game, Julius Randle injury, Warriors/Lakers, Timberwolves/OKC, Wenbanyama block, Grizzlies player shortage, Cavs/Clippers

(1:01:10 - 1:05:25) - Celtics vs Pacers preview

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