Did the Celtics nearly blow it against the 7-seed Magic? We break down a surprisingly tense Game 1 and preview what’s at stake in Game 2, including growing concerns around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s health. Then we shift west as the Warriors take a 1-0 lead over the Rockets. Can Houston adjust and contain Steph Curry like they did in the regular season? In the East, the Knicks and Pistons are tied 1-1 heading to Detroit. Is this series more competitive than anyone expected? We also dive into the Nuggets vs Clippers battle, now knotted up 1-1 as the series heads to L.A. Plus, reactions to Mavericks GM Nico Harrison’s first press conference since the shocking Luka-AD trade, and Cooper Flagg officially declares for the NBA Draft. We rank the three best lottery fits for the projected top pick. All that and more on this episode of Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell. Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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00:00 Intro

01:06 Celtics vs Magic

14:43 Rockets vs Warriors

25:35 Knicks vs Pistons

34:30 Nuggets vs Clippers

43:12 Mavs GM Nico Harrison 1st Press Conference

47:35 Ranking Cooper Flagg’s Best NBA Fit

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