122: Ian Thomsen | Boston Celtics | NBA Playoffs Restructure

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" for The Ringer Podcast Network and Spotify. Brian joins the program to chat about the new Boston Celtics documentary on HBO, Tatum vs Bird, and who Boston should prefer in the Finals. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:58 Screening of HBO’s Celtics documentary 19:08 New doc should have new content 26:49 Current era C’s are so much different than other champions previously 35:35 Can Tatum catch Bird? 42:24 Bird’s legend keeps growing 40 years later 55:40 Should C’s be more afraid of Denver? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 22md 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Keith Smith covers the NBA for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics stellar play lately, whether they have proven they have an on/off switch, and Jayson Tatum taking his game to new heights. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 6:29 Does it bother you that Brown missed some games to be on Jimmy Fallon? 11:04 Is this title defense “special”? 18:04 Celtics should not be afraid of Eastern Conference teams 25:50 Tatum doesn’t need to score to have impact felt 36:46 This Celtics group can flip the switch  Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sean Grande is the play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to chat about the NBA Trade Deadline, did anyone close the Celtics talent gap, and Derrick White's refound confidence. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 3:33 Jeff Lurie actually bidding on the Celtics? 9:10 Has any team narrowed the gap between them and the Celtics? 27:54 Boston has been the best road team in the NBA for several years 43:23 Derrick White’s confidence  46:26 Could Tatum be the best Celtic ever? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, February 7th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chris Forsberg is a Boston Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics up-and-down play the last month-plus, why KP is bringing the best out of everyone, and how much rest should some of the older players get? Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ 5:11 Are the Celtics moving in the right direction? 13:40 Resting certain guys starts now? 23:44 Tatum more clutch this year  41:06 OKC-Boston-Cleveland have similarities Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brian Barrett is the host of "Off The Pike" for The Ringer and Spotify. Brian joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics recent play, why the team is up-and-down at the moment, why certain guys need rest, and is any of this fixable. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Tammi 20251h 7min

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Celtics win over the Magic, whether the vibes are fixed, and why Tatum's usage rate doesn't tell the whole story. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:07 Celtics engagement against Magic was a return to normal 12:15 Championship should give Celtics some grace 29:00 Tatum’s usage doesn’t tell the complete story 47:22 Celtics record is still elite  Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gary Washburn is a National NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the Celtics lack-of-focus in the fourth quarter, why they cannot skip any steps this year, and why Brandon Jennings' comments are part of a bigger NBA problem. Twitter: @Gwashburnglobe 4:13 Celtics level of consistency is off 19:35 Something off on this team’s “DNA” 26:11 Can C’s afford to skip steps? 37:55 Jennings’ comments on Tatum reek of resentment 48:16 Other pro leagues don’t tear their sport down Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to discuss the impressive start to the Boston Celtics west coast road trip, why Tatum's MVP case is murky, and whether Victor Wembanyama is really the next true great star. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:14 Celtics still create a ton of interest nationally 4:57 Does pending Jimmy Butler trade impact Boston/Eastern Conference? 9:07 Did new CBA hurt what makes the NBA so popular? 28:12 Is Tatum the new age Tim Duncan? 35:45 Wemby is the next all-time great Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks and Gametime! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Download the Gametime app and use the code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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