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Howard Beck writes for Bleacher Report. Twitter: @HowardBeck 1:52 Boston Celtics def. Chicago Bulls in six 4:07 Challenges presented by John Wall & Bradley Beal11:30 "What if..." Rajon Rondo was healthy?15:20 Why C's need Isaiah Thomas v Washington Wizards19:45 How the Toronto Raptors can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers34:30 Beck: Playing the San Antonio Spurs is like playing "Whack-a-Mole" Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 30th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Apr 201745min

Mike Gorman is the voice of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @celticsvoice 2:15 Kevin Garnett voicemail 4:27 Why the Celts are now favored to win the series 20:44 Mike Gorman live from Chicago Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 23rd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 201737min

Coach Nick is the President of BBall Breakdown and bballbreakdown.com. Twitter: @bballbreakdown 2:28 Chicago Bulls better WITHOUT Dwayne Wade? 7:03 Don’t trap Isaiah Thomas to slow down Boston Celtics O 14:17 Blueprint to Bulls offense 18:55 Keys to cracking Celtics defense 24:33 Worst #1 seed in NBA Playoffs history? 30:08 Strengths & weaknesses in Bulls D 32:00 Prediction & Eastern Conference outlook 38:11 Game 2 tickets giveaway Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 16th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Apr 201745min

Dave McMenamin is an NBA reporter for ESPN. Twitter: @mcten 0:22 Conclusion of Boston Celtics regular season 2:58 Blueprint to beat the Celtics 6:48 Why Boston will win a playoff series 9:39 NBA Playoffs Game 2 Ticket Giveaway 13:33 Is there a ceiling on Boston’s season? 16:48 Al Horford & Isaiah Thomas career struggles v Cleveland 23:40 Cavs’ regular season disinterest 29:52 What injury could Cavs not afford? 33:10 NBA playoffs schedule release Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 9th. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 201736min

Rich Gotham is the President of the Boston Celtics. 0:22 Brad Stevens postgame v Magic 2:48 Celtics most clutch team in NBA? 6:00 The glaring flaws of Boston’s rim protection & bench 10:30 Cavs ticket giveaway 15:15 Honoring Ray Allen & 08 Celtics 20:07 Best nightly crowds in New Garden 26:14 Oncourt disappointments 30:02 Advertisements on jerseys and possibly parquet floor 38:12 Team President’s message to fans Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, April 2nd. Celtics Beat is presented by Blue Apron and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 201743min

Bob Ryan authored Scribe: My Life in Sports and numerous other books after writing for the Boston Globe from 1968-2012. Twitter: @GlobeBobRyan 0:54 Isaiah Thomas locker room audio on Devin Booker’s 70 points 4:48 Larry Bird podcast 10:58 Ryan on Boston’s push for East #1 overall seed 14:49 Al Horford’s improved play 18:57 Comparisons to 2002 22:38 Top 5 favorite Celtics teams ever 25:18 How Marcus Smart & Kelly Olynyk remain net-plusses 30:21 Best players in NCAA Tournament 33:51 Miami Heat preview 37:27 Brad Stevens lack of long winning streaks Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 26th. Celtics Beat is presented by MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Mar 201743min

Michael Lee writes for The Vertical on Yahoo! Sports.  Twitter: @MrMichaelLee. Chris Forsberg is the Boston Celtics beat reporter for The Worldwide Leader. Twitter: @ESPNForsberg 0:51 Fabled Al Horford criticism 5:48 Boston’s emerging D 11:10 Is there a path to NBA Finals? 17:49 Marcus Smart’s (very poor) shooting 23:00 Gerald Green the next Glen McDonald/Nate Robinson? 25:38 76ers trap game & prediction 28:39 NBA players complaining about scheduling 32:07 Wizards struggling defense & bench 36:48 Are Wiz & Celts darkhorse title contenders? 41:39 Washington as Boston’s worst matchup 46:17 Lee’s prediction for Celts-Wiz on 3/20 & playoffs Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 19th. Celtics Beat is presented by MVMT Watches, (CODE: CELTICSBEAT), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Mar 201752min

Leon Powe won a World Championship for the Boston Celtics in 2008 and was a five-year NBA veteran. Twitter: @Leon_Powe 0:25 Celtics get blown out in Denver after big win v Golden State Warriors 2:45 How Celts won the title in 2008 without a set rotation 6:40 Brad Stevens continued lineup experimentation 11:55 Why did Jaylen Brown struggle at Cal? 15:15 Powe consulting Danny Ainge on drafting Jaylen 18:00 Is coaching to blame for Boston’s poor rebounding? 23:12 Are the Chicago Bulls the worst matchup for Celts in NBA Playoffs? 27:35 Bulls PreGame & Prediction 30:40 Is Isaiah Thomas in a funk or tired? 34:30 Cavs v Celts Tickets Giveaway 35:56: MAILBAG: NCAA frosh w/ highest ceiling/Danny Ainge non-trades/Kelly Olynyk/Worst Celtics Regular Season Losses Ever BONUS: Worst President in United States history Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher on Sunday, March 12th. Celtics Beat is presented by Casper, (CODE: CELTICS), MyBookie.ag (CODE: CB50), and SeatGeek.  Use code: CELTICSBEAT for FREE $20 REBATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Mar 201750min