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Ian Thomsen is an author and former writer for Sports Illustrated. Ian joins the program to chat about the Celtics Game 6 win, Tatum's weird performance, and Joe Mazzulla's adjustments. Twitter: @IanThomsen 2:45 Inserting Rob Williams made the difference 16:06 Tatum was more of a playmaker last year 28:55 Tatum continues to prove mental toughness 47:40 Game 7 expectations Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, May 12th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for a no sweat first bet up to $1,000! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maj 20231h 4min

Abby Chin is a Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Abby joins the show to discuss the main takeaways from Game 5, how the Celtics right the ship, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA Award! Twitter: @tvabby 1:55 Where’s the sense of urgency 12:07 Celtics best players haven’t shown up 15:40 Defense is the only way to climb back 36:55 Jaylen Brown makes All NBA Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for a no sweat, first bet up to $1,000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maj 202357min

Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy.com. Steve joins the program to talk about the Celtics Game 4 loss, why the Celtics need to get Tatum off-ball at the end of games, and whether this team is mentally tough, Twitter: @SteveBHoop 3:32 Celtics should not have been in situation to lose game 9:43 Are the Celtics mentally tough 17:13 Boston should use Tatum more off the ball 39:11 Celtics had good looks to win game without timeouts  Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for a no sweat first bet of up to $1,000! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maj 20231h 2min

Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and editor for Heavy.com. Sean and Adam chat about the Celtics dominant Game 2 victory, fearing the Miami Heat, and looking ahead to potential Finals match-ups. Twitter: @SeanDeveney 4:14 Celtics defensive pressure was Game 2 key 10:51 Embiid took Philly out of rhythm  30:05 Whoever wins this series has easy Finals path 38:00 Should Celtics fear the Lakers? Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, May 4th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for a $1000 no sweat first bet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Maj 202344min

Seth Landman is a former NBA Fantasy Basketball Analyst for ESPN. Seth joins the show to preview Celtics-Sixers, explain why Embiid is a fraud, and how Boston can handle Philadelphia. Twitter: @slandman33 7:47 Celtics have owned Philly lately 13:23 Jays look poised for big series 35:13 Too many closing guys? 48:06 Harden will have a hard time getting past Celtics guards Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, April 28th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for $200 in BONUS BETS when you make your first bet of $5 or more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Apr 20231h 1min

Sean Grande is the longtime Celtics radio voice for 98.5 The Sports Hub and The Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean helps break down the Celtics collapse against the Hawks and the current state of the rest of the playoffs. Twitter: @SeanGrandepbp 1:21 RIP Heather Walker 9:00 Celtics suffer faith jarring loss 20:05 Final six minutes was out of character 28:20 Jayson Tatum hasn’t been great yet 39:15 Regular season powers struggling in postseason Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel. Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for $200 in bonus bets when you make your first bet of $5 or more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Apr 202352min

Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the show to talk about the Celtics loss in Game 3, what they can do to rewrite the ship, and Malcolm Brogdon's postseason hardware. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett 4:10 The Hawks have found something on offense  13:47 Grant needs to play more than Hauser 31:30 Celtics can get whatever shot they want 43:21 Is it too early to start thinking of Philly Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023. Celtics Beat is sponsored by FanDuel and Better Help! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston and get $200 in free bets with your first bet of $5 or more! And go to BetterHelp.com/beat for 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Apr 20231h

Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston and Seth Landman is a former Fantasy Basketball writer for ESPN. Chris and Seth join Adam Kaufman on the program to preview the Celtics vs Hawks. Twitter: @ChrisForsberg_ & @slandman33 0:00 Intro 2:20 Adam is shocked the Heat lost 3:15 Easy series? 9:00 Will Celtics take Hawks for granted? 13:12 Quin Snyder vs Joe Mazzulla 16:00 Playoff schedule and load management 19:13 Are Celtics LUCKY to avoid the Heat in Round 1? 22:20 What worries you? 30:30 Jaylen Brown and his hand injury 35:00 Masked Jaylen Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday April 13th, 2023. Celtics Beat is powered by Fan Duel! Go to FanDuel.com/Boston for $200 in bonus bets after your first bet of $5 or more! 21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Apr 202352min