The Boston Celtics caved in a second-half meltdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, scoring just 27 points in 24 minutes of play. On today’s episode, Billy and I discuss the lessons we can take from Boston’s loss and the adjustments the Thunder made to shut down the best offense in the league.

We also touched on Jaylen Brown’s struggles, Jayson Tatum’s chances in the MVP race, and what was real or fake from the Thunder’s performance. We then turn our attention to tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets, where the Eastern Conference Player of the Week (Tatum) faces the Western Conference Player of the Week (Nikola Jokic.)

Can the Celtics bounce straight back into the win column? Will Denver have some ideas on how to keep the Celtics from getting hot from deep? And can the Nuggets find some cracks in the Celtics defense? We try to dive into all of these questions in today’s episode.

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In this episode of Tailor Talk Celtics, Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the Celtics' recent victory over the Toronto Raptors, analyzing the team's defensive performance and individual player contributions. They reflect on the significance of the game, the importance of defense as the team's identity, and look ahead to upcoming matchups against the Timberwolves and other Western Conference teams.

The conversation highlights key players, strategies, and the overall state of the Celtics as they navigate the season. In this conversation, the hosts analyze the upcoming Celtics game, focusing on player matchups, team dynamics, and injury concerns. They discuss the depth of the Celtics roster, the impact of key players, and the significance of the game for MVP discussions surrounding Jason Tatum. The conversation also touches on community engagement and future discussions about the team.

In this episode of Tailor Talk Celtics, Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese discuss the current state of the Boston Celtics, focusing on their recent performance, defensive struggles, and the impact of injuries on the team's dynamics. They emphasize the importance of building good habits, the emergence of young players like Jordan Walsh, and the need for communication on defense. The conversation also touches on the fans' reactions to the team's performance and the optimism for the remainder of the season, despite the challenges faced.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:10 Defensive Struggles and Communication Issues

06:07 Defensive Strategies: Zones and Pressing

08:44 Injuries and Their Impact on Team Performance

11:07 Jordan Walsh: Potential and Development

13:52 Balancing Offensive Roles: Tatum and Brown

16:52 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Games and Strategies

19:50 Adversity and Growth: Lessons from the Season

22:40 Cleveland and Indiana: Matchup Challenges

25:52 Final Thoughts: Optimism for the Future

Adam and Billy break down the Boston Celtics' tough loss to the Orlando Magic. The guys touch on the limited ball movement with Jaylen Brown initiating the offense, Orlando's pressure defense and why the Celtics struggle when Jayson Tatum is off the floor.

00:00 Intro

06:02 Offensive Strategies and Ball Movement

09:06 Defensive Challenges and Adjustments

12:03 Orlando's Defensive Strategy and Player Matchups

14:49 Looking Ahead: Celtics vs. 76ers

17:56 Final Thoughts

Adam and Billy dive into the Celtics bounce-back win against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. From Joe Mazzulla's coaching masterclass to Jayson Tatum's wild triple-double, the guys explore how the Celtics found what pressure points to exploit against a well-coached Billy Donovan team.

ESPN ranked Jayson Tatum outside of the top three in their latest MVP Straw Poll. The Boston Celtics star continues to get overlooked by the mainstream media, despite proving himself as one of the best players in the world.

In today's episode, Adam and Billy share their thoughts on where Tatum fell, and why the media is showing some recency bias with some of its selections.
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00:00 Intro
01:17 Impact of MVP Voting on Players and Teams
05:33 Comparing Tatum to Other MVP Candidates
11:08 The Celtics Tax and MVP Bias
13:52 Top 5 MVP Picks and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Taylor Talk Celtics podcast, host Adam is joined by Jack Quantrill of 'The Drop Step' podcast to discuss several pressing Celtics topics. The conversation begins with Payton Pritchard's impressive start to the season, leading in several off-the-bench metrics, and how his game has evolved with increased comfort and skill development.

They also explore which Eastern Conference teams pose the biggest threat to the Celtics, highlighting the Orlando Magic's defensive identity and the New York Knicks' defensive wing duo of Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.

The episode concludes with a discussion on whether Drew Peterson should fill the Celtics' open roster spot, emphasizing the importance of internal development and continuity.

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Check out The Drop Step Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6y7i6Tgsp1vQYELsZzZ2Ni?si=d560b7b6ba1a49c4

The Celtics have four players on an Exhibit 10 contract heading into training camp. Adam and Tim explore whether any of them can fill the 15th roster spot.

The Boston Celtics have signed Lonnie Walker IV to an Exhibit 10 deal. Boston's move to add Walker to the Celtics training camp roster came out of nowhere. Now, the Boston Celtics could use the multi-level scorer to fill their final roster spot if he impresses during preseason.

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00:00 Lonnie Walker Joins the Celtics
00:55 Understanding the Exhibit 10 Contract
01:51 Lonnie Walker's Fit with the Celtics
03:13 Roster Spot Competition
04:16 Financial Implications for the Celtics
05:54 Evaluating Lonnie Walker's Performance
09:51 Potential Role and Future with the Celtics
13:24 Show Updates and Peace Out!

A quick introduction of the NEW "The Celtics Chronicle" podcast. Brought to you by the Celtics Chronicle newsletter.