18 games into the quest for Banner 18 the Celtics …own the best record in basketball. Are into the knockout round of the IST. Are on pace for 64 wins. Are undefeated at home. Next week they’ll hit the quarter mark of the 2023-24 season, Chris Forsberg and Cerrone Battle take stock of the first quarter of the season. 

 

3:30- What is the most encouraging aspect of early season? 

6:30-What is the most concerning part of early season? 

10:00-Which player has most exceeded your expectations? 

15:00-How are we feeling about Joe Mazzulla?  

21:30- What’s one move you’d like to see Brad Stevens make 

26:00-Why the IST is must-see TV 

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What we've learned about the Celtics through the first 1/4 of the season & why IST is must-see TV

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Chris Forsberg, Abby Chin, Eddie House, Scal and Tom Giles break down the C's 120-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Abby goes 1-on-1 with Derrick White after the game, and later on hear from Jaylen Brown at the podium.

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POSTGAME POD: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White lead Celtics to easy Game 1 win over Cavs

Chris Forsberg and Eddie House preview the upcoming Celtics-Cavaliers matchup. What are the most important matchups? Do the Cavaliers have enough to pull off the upset? 

4:00-Matchups to look for  

7:00-The role of Al Horford  

10:00-Impact of Max Strus and Isaac Okoro 

13:00-A look at the odds for the series 

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What challenges will Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers present for Celtics in round 2?

The Celtics finish off the Miami Heat with a dominant 34-point win in Game 5 to clinch their first round playoff series and advance to take on the Orlando Magic or Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was also Mike Gorman’s final one in his Hall of Fame 43-year career broadcasting for the team.




1:00- Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their thoughts on the game

13:00- Abby Chin catches up with Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla in a pair of exclusive 1-on-1 interviews, then Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis after the win

20:15- Sam Hauser joins the PGL crew to praise the energy the Garden crowd brought in Game 5

20:50- Jaylen Brown press conference

24:50- Jayson Tatum reacts to beating Miami and the ‘lazy’ narrative that the Celtics aren’t a tough team

26:45- Mike Gorman shares his thoughts before signing off following his final broadcast




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POSTGAME POD: C's close out Heat with 34-point blowout win in Game 5 to advance to East Semifinals

The Celtics take care of business in South Beach, beating the Heat 102-88 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead as they head back to Boston for Game 5. Boston, who lost Kristaps Porzingis during the first half with a non-contact calf injury, turned to Derrick White – who finished with a career-high 38 points in the win.




1:00- Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their thoughts on the win

12:30- Derrick White talks about his increasing confidence this season, and what it feels like to be in ‘the zone’ in a game like this

15:00- Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Giles to offer reaction to White’s performance and Porzingis’ injury following the game

21:10- Joe Mazzulla discusses the rest of the team stepping up without Porzingis

22:10- Abby Chin catches up with Jayson Tatum in an exclusive 1-on-1, then Eddie and Giles react to Tatum’s comments about Bam Adebayo being called for a ‘flagrant 1’ for sliding into Tatum’s landing space after the whistle

25:45- Al Horford reacts to Bam Adebayo’s flagrant and Tatum discusses how his ankle is feeling after the game




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POSTGAME POD: C's take commanding 3-1 series lead over Heat behind D-White's career-high 38 points

The Celtics beat the Heat, 104-84 to take a 2-1 series lead in their first round playoff matchup. Boston used a 42-point second quarter and strong defensive play to take a 24-point halftime lead and never looked back.




1:00- Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their thoughts after the win

12:40- Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis, then Abby Chin catches up with Jaylen Brown in an exclusive 1-on-1 following the game

21:35- Joe Mazzulla discusses his trust in his team that they’d respond after losing Game 2 at home

22:05- Jaylen discusses the team’s mindset and embracing every step of the process as they look to win a title

23:15- Kristaps Porzingis talks about the importance of bouncing back after a disappointing showing in Game 2

24:00- Jayson Tatum breaks down the team’s defensive effort vs. the Heat




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What we've learned about the Celtics through the first 1/4 of the season & why IST is must-see TV

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