NESN Celtics Podcast

On this episode of the NESN Celtics Podcast, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji break down the Celtics hot start to the season and how they find themselves atop the league standings after their first fourteen games. The duo discuss the momentum behind Jayson Tatum's MVP run this season, the rising role for bench players like Payton Pritchard, and the impact Jo Mazzulla has had through the first few weeks of the year. Make sure to check our nesn.com/podcasts/ for any of your NESN Celtics Podcast needs. 

On this episode of the NESN Celtics Podcast, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji give their reactions to the news of the Brooklyn Nets hiring Jacque Vaughn as their full-time head coach instead of hiring former Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka, as originally expected. The duo then dive into their thoughts on the Celtics through the first two weeks of the season including the coaching decision made by Joe Mazzulla.

In this episode, George Balekji and Ben Watanabe remember the legendary Bill Rusell after his passing. The two share stories on their interactions and memories with the Celtic great, and discuss Russell's impact on the Boston Celtics, the NBA, the city of Boston, and the sociopolitical landscape.

In this episode, George Balekji and Chelsea Sherrod discuss the reported trade offered by the Celtics for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. They discuss the implications of the offer and how all-star Jaylen Brown reacted on social media. Later on in the podcast, the duo give their perspective on trade-talks for the 33-year-old Durant. 

In this episode, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji recap Game 4 and 5 of the NBA finals and look ahead to a do-or-die Game 6 in Boston for the Celtics.  The duo discuss what the C's need to do to force a decisive Game 7 against the Warriors and speculate which player will be the series MVP?

In this episode, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji dive right in to the 2022 NBA Finals.  The duo recap a 1-1 tied series and look ahead to Game 3 in Boston.  Things get heated when they debate the Draymond Green technical call, critique some of the pre-game fashion choices, and more!

In this episode, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji recap the Celtics' game 4 win over the Miami Heat. They dive into the incredible play of Boston role players Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. In addition, they talk about the resurgence of Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and how his improved play in game 4 led to a Boston win. Later on in the podcast, the duo weigh their options and give picks for the NBA finals. 

In this episode, Chelsea Sherrod and George Balekji recap the Celtics' Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. They dive into the incredible performance of Grant Williams and how he managed to limit Giannis while scoring a career-high in points on Sunday. Later on in the podcast, the duo preview the Eastern Conference finals between the Celtics and Heat in this special episode.