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Seth Landman is a former writer for ESPN Fantasy. Seth joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics-Denver Nuggets showdown, what we can learn from that game, and a new wrinkle the Celtics should use to close out games. Twitter: @slandman33 3:21 Celtics-Nuggets lived up to billing  10:11 Boston clearly evolving  24:02 Can C’s handle contender’s A-games? 28:08 What stats should we keep our eyes on? Available on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel and Factor Meals! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for $150 in bonus bets with any $5 wager! And go to FactorMeals.com/celtics50 and use the code celtics50 for 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Tammi 202435min

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to chat about the Boston Celtics win over the Houston Rockets, whether Joe or Ime is the better coach for this team, and whether the C's home record can remain undefeated with some big games coming up. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 2:38 Blowing out the Rockets felt good, admit it 12:38 Celtics have had excellent coaches for 15+ years 17:31 Mazzulla clearly more comfortable this year 39:54 Boston dominant home record will be put to test 53:50 Hayward back to C’s? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $150 in bonus bets w/ ANY $5 wager! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Tammi 202456min

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to discuss how we know Jrue Holiday isn't quite fitting yet, Al Horford's wisdom, and what the Boston Celtics can do at the trade deadline. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 4:38 Celtics are ahead of schedule 9:55 Holiday is chaos on defense  23:44 Al Horford gives everyone perspective 29:30 Who can really trip up the Celtics? 36:26 What can the Celtics trade for? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, January 7th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel and Factor Meals! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $150 in bonus bets GUARANTEED with ANY $5 bet! Go to FactorMeals.com/celtics50 and use the code celtics50 to get 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Tammi 202442min

Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the show to go over the Celtics nail-bitting win over the Pistons, what lessons Boston can learn from that game, and why Derrick White is just so darn good. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA 4:35 Celtics found focus in 2nd half vs Pistons 11:48 Worried they had to work hard to beat Detroit? 18:38 Boston comeback provides lessons for future 33:16 Derrick White impacts winning Available on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go FanDuel.com/Boston and get $150 in bonus bets on any $5 moneyline winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Joulu 202349min

Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to chat about the Celtics West Coast trip, the improvements of Jaylen Brown, and why Wyc needs to put his money where his mouth is. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 3:43 Curry still owns the Celtics 15:06 Jaylen is moving the ball much better in December  27:44 Wyc needs to pay the tax to keep White 36:06 C’s can own Boston 45:07 Previewing the LA games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Joulu 202355min

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Columnist for Heavy Sports. Steve joins the program to chat about the toughness the Celtics showed during this most-recent homestand, the difference between this year and last year, and the maturity of Jayson Tatum. Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:00 Celtics Depth is pretty good 10:00 If the Celtics move the ball they’re unguardable 28:28 Tatum is significantly better at going to the basket 35:03 No Celtic should be on the MVP list this year Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel and Factor Meals! Get $150 in bonus bets on any $5 moneyline winner when you go to FanDuel.com/Boston! And get 50% off your first purchase at FactorMeals.com/celtics50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Joulu 202345min

Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to talk about the prowess of Derrick White, Boston's defensive-first identity, and how Jayson Tatum is becoming the Celtics ideal player to build around. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA 2:50 Celtics best 5 clearly NBA’s best right now 8:03 Derrick White is perfect 23:17 Celtics home record meaningless? 28:47 A normal conversation about Jaylen Brown 36:24 Tatum’s playmaking has taken a leap Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, December 10th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $150 in bonus bets with any $5 moneyline winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Joulu 202345min

Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to chat about the IST, the poor performances from the Jays, and how great Al Horford is playing so far this season. Twitter: @StoolGreenie 4:10 IST gives Celtics a chance to further prove themselves 12:40 Boston has been resilient in recent stretch 20:47 Tatum and Brown need to be better to win the title 33:10 Al Horford continues to impress 44:32 Checking in on old friends Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel and Factor Meals! Get $150 in bonus bets with any $5 moneyline winner by going to FanDuel.com/Boston! Get 50% off your first order at Factor Meals by going to FactorMeals.com/celtics50 and use the promo code celtics50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Joulu 20231h 8min