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The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to collide in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals 👀 On this episode of Celtics Weekly, Marc D’Amico and Meghan Ottolini dive into our matchup with the Knicks, including a look at how we can defend Jalen Brunson and his clutch play, and Derrick White's comments from practice. Later, radio voice of the Boston Celtics Sean Grande joins the show to share his thoughts on the series and what he’s watching for as he prepares to call the games. Jayson Tatum later steps into the spotlight as we highlight his incredible performance against the Orlando Magic. We also roll through the top plays from Round 1, get some inside access with both Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum and hear from birthday boy Taylor Snow with some numbers that matter most heading into Round 2. Everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, right here on Celtics Weekly 0:00 Intro 0:42 Jrue Holiday Sportsmanship Award 🏆 1:19 Celtics vs. Knicks preview 👀 9:04 Top 10 Plays from Round One 🎥 2:40 Inside Access from the locker room ☘️ 14:51 Courtside with Sean Grande 🎙️ 19:30 Taylor made stats breakdown 📊 22:35 Player Spotlight - Jayson Tatum 💪See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We opened the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a strong Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic, and Marc D’Amico and Meghan Ottolini are breaking it all down on this edition of Celtics Weekly. Plus, they react to Payton Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year campaign and share a behind-the-scenes look at how he celebrated the moment. They are joined by John Havlicek's wife, Beth, to discuss the legacy of the award in her husband's honor. Marc and Meghan also take a look back at Marathon Monday with the Shamrock Foundation while scrolling through some of the week’s best social moments with Melisa Valdez. We answered some burning questions from the fans in We’ve Got Mail, and finally, we wrap things up with Marc and Meghan’s predictions for Game 2 and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens joins the show for an exclusive and lengthy conversation about this team and its pursuit of a second straight title. He touches on everything from bringing the team back, to the potential of this team actually being better than last season's team, to some of his most viral memes and pictures. Meghan Ottolini and Marc D'Amico dive into the film to preview the upcoming NBA playoffs series between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic, and also rewind through a strong finish to the regular season, including JD Davison earning an NBA contract, Jrue Holiday receiving the Red Auerbach Award, and Derrick White picking up the Tommy Award. Taylor Snow joins the set to spotlight Neemias Queta’s insane dunk score, Payton Pritchard’s Game 82 heroics and Sam Hauser’s lights-out free throw percentage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Celtics Weekly, things get loud—and a little wild. Meghan Ottolini and Marc D’Amico react to the Celtics shattering the NBA team record for made threes in a season (1,394 and counting 👀) and dive into some offbeat moments, including Sam Hauser & Luke Kornet encouraging fans to bark like dogs—yes, seriously. We also check in on the Maine Celtics’ postseason run, relive Kristaps Porziņģis’ bloody, flex-worthy moment, and roll through the top Plays of the Week. In Courtside with Abby Chin, we take a walk down memory lane with her favorite walk-off interviews. Plus, we shine the Player Spotlight on Jayson Tatum and his MVP-worthy season, then zoom out for a Future Focus on the final three games and how the play-in standings are shaping up. All that, and yes—plenty of barking on this week’s Celtics Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a week of ‘welcome backs’ on Celtics Weekly 🫡 We welcome the Celtics home from a 6-0 road trip, and Meghan Ottolini and Taylor Snow welcome Marc D’Amico back into the host’s chair. In this episode, Meghan and Marc highlight the back end of that record-setting trip, and we hear from Derrick White after breaking the Celtics’ single-season three-point mark. Taylor highlights some impressive Payton Pritchard rebounding numbers, setting Meghan and Marc up for a deep dive into Pritchard’s Sixth Man of the Year case. Speaking of awards, the Celtics earned a bunch this week: JD Davison was named G League Player of the Year, and Joe Mazzulla earned his fourth East Coach of the Month honor, so we make sure to spread love to them both. Finally, we shift gears from March to April, taking a look at a four-game week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston’s “Road Dogs” continue to rise 😤 In this episode of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg recap a 3-0 start to the road trip by diving into the Plays of the Week, Joe Mazzulla gives us an update on Jayson Tatum’s ankle injury and Chris dives into Baylor Scheierman’s QB-like playmaking. Melisa Valdez joins the show to highlight some of trending social media posts, and then we shine the Player Spotlight on Sam Hauser, who’s been on a tear over the last 15 days. Finally, we look ahead to the second half of the road trip, and Chris reveals his bold/cold method of staying awake for these 10 PM games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a big week of headlines for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis made his return, Payton Pritchard set multiple NBA records and the team collected its 11th straight playoff berth. Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter dive into the Plays of the Week and are joined by Taylor Snow for a Taylor Made Stats segment, highlighting Jrue Holiday’s recent success and Baylor Scheierman’s big night. Assistant GM Austin Ainge joins us to talk all things college basketball, from scouting future talent, to memorable tournament moments from the current Celtics roster. We go behind the scenes with the players for a fun Inside Access segment, before finally wrapping up with Future Focus, where we look ahead to a six-game trip out West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down another dominant stretch, recapping wins over the Lakers, Blazers, Sixers and Jazz. Plus, hear what Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum had to say about the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry after Boston’s statement win. Later, we check in with Melisa Valdez for the latest edition of Social Snapshot before heading into Inside Access, where we take you behind the scenes of Kevin Garnett’s meet-up with Deuce Tatum and a special Team USA ring presentation for the Celtics’ trio of Olympians. We then shine the spotlight on Al Horford, who’s coming off an incredible stretch, before finally looking ahead to another big week with matchups against the Thunder, Heat and Nets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big week ahead for the Celtics, and we’ve got everything you need to know 👀 Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down the top plays from the past week and then jump ahead to Boston’s game-of-the-year matchup with the new-look Lakers. Taylor Snow delivers the latest Taylor Made Stats, including Jayson Tatum’s historic pre-27 numbers and a milestone moment for Tatum and Derrick White as sharpshooting teammates. Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Torrey Craig, getting to know the new Celtic wing on a deeper level. We meet another new Celtic, Miles Norris, a two-way forward with New England ties, who expresses his excitement about joining the C’s in our Small Bites segment. Finally, we look ahead to some other key matchups on the horizon as part of our seven-game homestand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg take you inside the highly anticipated Celtics City premiere, featuring a look at the HBO trailer and an interview with Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss. Plus, we spotlight Derrick White’s tremendous February stretch,and Joe Mazzulla emphasizes his point guard’s impact when he’s playing with joy. We welcome Melisa Valdez to scroll through some recent social media highlights in Social Snapshot. And finally, we dive into Weekly Predictions, where we talk Jayson Tatum triple-doubles, Boston’s impressive streak of double-digit wins and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like the Celtics returning to action after the break, we are back as well ☘️ Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg break down Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s big moments from All-Star weekend, including a behind-the-scenes look at their time in San Francisco. Plus, did Tatum deserve another ASG MVP? We also catch up with Celtics PR legend Jeff Twiss to reflect on his Hall of Fame recognition and preview an upcoming HBO docuseries featuring the team. Then, it’s time to lock back in as the Celtics get the regular season back underway against the Cavs, Knicks and Raptors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a new addition to the squad 👀 Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down what Torrey Craig brings to the team and how he fits into the lineup. Plus, we dive into All-Star Weekend storylines, from the Jays joining forces on Team Shaq to JD Davison making his mark in the Rising Stars Challenge. Taylor Snow drops by with this week’s Taylor Made Stats, giving us the numbers from the Celtics' latest stretch. We also have some fun off the court, assigning Celtics to their ideal football positions, debating whether Payton Pritchard or Victor Wembanyama is the bigger award-season lock and choosing between a sunny beach or a snowy ski lodge for the perfect All-Star break escape. All that and more, including a preview of the Celtics’ upcoming matchup with the Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Tatum has been coming through in the clutch a lot this season, and not just with his scoring. Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter highlight some of JT’s clutch stats, recap a wild week of trades around the NBA, and rewind through a 4-0 week from the Celtics. Plus, Melisa Valdez stops by to shine a spotlight on some creative social media posts, Drew dives into Luke Kornet’s pick-and-roll success, and we preview an intriguing week ahead, starting with a Finals rematch against a new-look Mavericks team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A surprise stud emerged off the bench during our 3-1 road trip, earning some love in our latest edition of Celtics Weekly. Meghan Ottolini and Drew Carter break down Jaden Springer’s impact in a jam-packed Weekly Rewind, run through Boston’s top plays from the week, and shine a spotlight on Los Angeles native Jrue Holiday’s generous gesture toward LA fire victims. Plus, Taylor Snow breaks down some key stats and milestones from the week, Drew and Meghan give their All-Star reserve picks, and we look ahead to a crucial matchup in Cleveland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming off a 40-point win in San Francisco, can the Celtics maintain their momentum through their West Coast trip? In this edition of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg break down the biggest plays of the week, dive into Jayson Tatum’s interior scoring and react to Steph Curry’s outlook on life after winning a championship. Plus, we check out the latest social highlights with Melisa Valdez, debate the biggest non-Lakers rivalry and take a look at the week ahead with upcoming matchups against the Clippers, Lakers, Mavericks and Rockets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like feeding off the TD Garden energy each game? Jayson Tatum has the answer in this edition of Celtics Weekly. Plus, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg break down the past week, we take a peek at our latest Beneath the Banners episode, we get insight on some historic Tatum numbers from our stat guy Taylor Snow, and we get into a fun Steph/Payton debate leading into our upcoming matchup with the Warriors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Celtics maintain their momentum after returning home from a 3-1 Western Conference road trip? In this edition of Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Chris Forsberg recap the successful week out West, which included standout performances against Minnesota, Houston, and Denver. We examine Joe Mazzulla’s takeaways following the 3-1 trip, discuss Kristaps Porzingis’ return to full health, take a look at some social media highlights with Melisa Valdez, dive into the weekend home-stand ahead and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Jaylen Brown the best in-game dunker in the NBA? What will happen when the Celtics play arguably their toughest road trip of the season this coming week? Leave your thoughts in the comment section! This week on Celtics Weekly, Meghan Ottolini and Marc D'Amico react to a 2-2 week that ended with a ridiculous 54-point win over the Toronto Raptors. We shine a light on Jaylen Brown’s 30-point games and poster dunks, we chat with Oklahoma City Thunder sideline reporter Nick Gallo about the upcoming showdown between Boston and OKC, and we make predictions about the upcoming road trip and New Year’s resolutions for the C’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're launching Celtics Weekly in the best way possible - by catching up with legendary play-by-play voice Mike Gorman on his retirement life, and by pulling the best social posts from Celtics Nation with Melisa Valdez. We're also settling the greatest Christmas Day debates, recapping the last week of games against the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, and previewing the upcoming week including today's matchup with the rival Philadelphia 76ers. Join Meghan Ottolini and Marc D'Amico as they catch you up to speed on all things Celtics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The broadcast team of Brendan Glasheen and John Scheinman look at the 2024-25 Maine Celtics Roster. (0:00 - 29:00) Brendan sits down with first year Head Coach Tyler Lashbrook to talk about his coaching journey, his role last year on Joe Mazzulla's staff and how excited he is about building a championship caliber team in Maine. (29:00 - 49:50)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the entire ceremony from Oct. 22, 2024, when the Boston Celtics received their championship rings and raised Banner 18 to the rafters. The ceremony includes appearances from the great Bob Cousy, and other Celtics Legends such as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Cedric Maxwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our latest episode of Beneath the Banners, we take you behind the scenes of the Olympic journey of Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White as they earned gold for the USA. Then take a trip with Al Horford to his home country of the Dominican Republic, where he tours around with the Larry O'Brien trophy and then receives the nation's highest honor for outstanding citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaylen Brown joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to talk about his incredible offseason that included underwater workouts, his ability to dominate on both ends, building up the confidence and abilities of the entire roster, and his off-court endeavors (of which there are many).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristaps Porzingis joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton on his rehab for his surgically-repaired ankle, his impact on the NBA Finals, his connection to the city of Boston and the Celtics fan base, and why he thinks the big men can hold it down until he gets back in the lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Horford joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to remember his buzzer-beating half-court shot in Game 5 of the Finals, his increased role and impact, his wedding that Blake Griffin officiated, playing for the USA Select Team, and being a part of a three-headed guard monster with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jrue Holiday joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to tell you about his experience winning a title in Boston, his offseason that included winning a gold medal, his role on the team, and what it's like to try to win a second consecutive championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Mazzulla joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to relive the championship run and parade celebration, what he learned from visiting the New England Patriots, his mental approach to the season following a title, and the level of trust and character within the team and organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Kornet joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to discuss his offseason, why he chose to return to the Celtics as a free agent, how he has changed as a person and as a player during his career, and his energy and positivity levels that he brings to the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Tatum joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to talk about signing his massive extension with the Celtics, his experience in filming Starting 5 for Netflix, his relationship with Stanley Cup champion Matthew Tkachuk, and his and his teammates' approach to this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Stevens joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to discuss his busy offseason of re-signing and extending a bunch of Celtics, players dealing with social media, the veteran leadership the Celtics have (he says it's the best in the NBA), and engaging and developing younger players on the roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick White joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to talk about his journey at the Olympics, signing an extension with the Celtics this offseason, his unique shot-blocking ability, and why he has become such a lethal 3-point shooter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Horford joined the live media day show with Marc D'Amico, Eddie House and Kayla Burton to recap his trip with the championship trophy to his homeland of the Dominican Republic, the changes in his preparation and routine, his role on the team last season and this season, and most importantly, why he wore a cowboy hat and a Tom Brady T-Shirt to the championship parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.