The Big 3 NBA Podcast

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn and Kwani Lunis preview the Celtics' upcoming matchup with the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Could this NBA Cup matchup also be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals? That, and much more!

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On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely andf Gary Washburn discuss something that Jayson Tatum put out there. Do the Celtics have the best bench in the NBA? Among the best? For sure. But the best? Golden State and Atlanta, two teams that beat the C's, might have something to say about that.

That, and much more!

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On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic to discuss the Suns' rise this season, Booker and the Olympics, the Emirates NBA Cup, how the Suns stack up out West (especially now with OKC's Chet Holmgren's injury) and of course, whether they have enough firepower to hold their own with the Celtics. All that, and much more!

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A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Michael Curtis from Dallas Morning News to discuss the state of the NBA through the first two weeks. Have the Thunder, Suns, and Cavs caught up to the Celtics after their hot starts? Are the Celtics still the favorites in the East? Can the Mavericks make it through the West for a second straight year?

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On this episode of the Big 3 NBA podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss Neemias Queta, the Big man situation with the Celtics, Jaylen Brown and his injury, and Joe Embiid's 3-game suspension following an incident in Philadelphia. All that, and much more!

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A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Vince Goodwill of Yahoo Sports to discuss the beginning of the NBA season. The Celtics have come out aggressive and on a mission with a 4-1 start. Who looks like true contenders around the league? Who will improve? Who will decline?

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Join us in this episode of the BIG 3 NBA Podcast as hosts A. Sherrod Blakley and Gary Washburn dive into the Boston Celtics' impressive start to the season, remaining undefeated alongside the Cavaliers and Thunder. They break down the Celtics' dominant performance against the Knicks and their resilience in wins vs the Pistons and Bucks, while also addressing concerns about transition defense and Jayson Tatum's technical fouls. The spotlight shines on Payton Pritchard, whose emergence as a key bench player could make him a contender for the 6th Man of the Year award. With insights on Derrick White's significant improvements and a look ahead to upcoming matchups, this episode is packed with analysis and excitement for Celtics fans and NBA enthusiasts alike!

0:00 -Intro

1:11 - Impressive win opener

5:43 - Tatum's technical issues

8:05 - Emotions in check

10:13 - Areas for improvement

11:50 - Celtics' early success

15:49 - Prize picks discount

18:22 - Payton Pritchard's consistency

23:01 - Pritchard's impact on team

27:04 - Derrick White's contributions

29:38 - White's underrated value

32:09 - Celtics title defense

34:01 - Derrick All-Star potential

36:21 - Pacers' early struggles

39:47 - Celtics vs. Hornets preview

42:21 - Banchero's impressive performance

47:57 - Surprise team predictions

51:26 - LeBron's transition phase

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A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis recap the opening game of the Celtics' 2024-25 season, and exactly what makes them so much better than the Knicks. They also preview tonight's game against the Washington Wizards, and discuss the state of potential contenders around the rest of the league.

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A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis bring you another episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast! In today's show, they discuss the Celtics closing out their preseason and turning their attention to opening night against the New York Knicks.

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On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dive into all the biggest stories surrounding the Boston Celtics and around the NBA. Plus, where does Joe Mazzulla rank among NBA head coaches? And could he climbs the ranks even more this season? All that, and much more!

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