Podcast appearances and mentions of Derrick White

The Knicks continue their surprising NBA Finals run, and Mike and Jim ask a question Celtics fans should be thinking about: what can Boston learn from New York's success? The guys break down the Knicks' resilience, the emergence of OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns' playoff performance, and why Jalen Brunson's leadership has helped push New York to the brink of a championship. They also discuss whether the Spurs' young core led by Victor Wembanyama could become the NBA's next dynasty and how San Antonio's defense has exposed some of New York's weaknesses. From there, the conversation turns to Boston. What separates these Knicks from the Celtics teams that have fallen short in recent postseasons? Does Boston need a major roster shakeup? Should Brad Stevens explore trades involving Jaylen Brown or Derrick White? Could Giannis Antetokounmpo be the answer? Plus: Why the Knicks' playoff mentality frustrates Celtics fans The Celtics' biggest offseason needs Trade targets and roster construction around Jayson Tatum The NBA Finals and the future of the Eastern Conference And, as always, a few completely unexpected detours Presented by the Fan First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos as we react to a hiccup in the Broncos' plans to move to Burnham Yard for their next stadium. Zach reads through the Denver Post's article detailing all the aspects of the new stadium that still need to be solved before construction starts next year. NBA Finals champion and former Colorado Buffalo, Derrick White, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, what it's like playing against Victor Wembanyama, and the shift towards defense in the NBA in recent years. Derrick shares about what makes Denver special to him and talks about his youth basketball camp he's hosting this summer. Today's "Three Count" includes all the obstacles the Broncos are facing with their potential new football stadium and district, and where Bo Nix and Patrick Surtain ranked in the NFL in merchandise sales. We react to the massive news that Brendan Sorsby will be allowed to play this season in college football, even after the news of Sorsby placing thousands of bets on college football. 

NBA cap expert Ryan Bernardoni, aka ‘Dangercart', joins Chris Forsberg to break down the different paths Brad Stevens and the Celtics could take this offseason as they look to return to championship contenders in 2026 and beyond. 00:00 - Why Celtics are now paying the price for 2024 championship win 11:00 - How should Brad Stevens approach this offseason? 22:00 - Should Celtics explore a Derrick White trade? 42:00 - Gut feeling of what Brad Stevens will do this summer WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Little Column A, Little Column B, hosts Will Alimonos and Zach Bishop tackle a loaded week in sports, highlighted by NBA Finals storylines, blockbuster NFL trades, draft reform debates, and a handful of offseason curiosities. The show opens with shocking NFL trade news before shifting to the NBA, where the hosts break down Oklahoma City's Game 7 loss to San Antonio and what comes next for the Thunder. Will and Zach discuss Chet Holmgren's struggles against Victor Wembanyama, whether OKC should stay patient or pursue major roster upgrades, and potential trade targets ranging from CJ McCollum and Derrick White to blockbuster names like Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The conversation then turns to the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks. The hosts debate whether New York's playoff run has been slightly overhyped, compare coaching, depth, and star power, and offer opposing Finals predictions. They discuss Jalen Brunson's leadership, Wembanyama's dominance, the importance of bench production, and which team is best positioned to win a championship. Beyond the playoffs, Will and Zach dive into the NBA's new lottery rules designed to discourage tanking. They examine how the changes could reshape rebuilding strategies, alter trade-deadline decisions, and force franchises to focus more on player development and smart roster construction instead of intentional losing. The episode also explores John Calipari's proposal to move conference tournaments to the beginning of the college basketball season, weighing the benefits and drawbacks compared to existing early-season events. On the NFL side, the hosts react to two major trades: Miles Garrett landing with the Los Angeles Rams and A.J. Brown joining the New England Patriots. They discuss the cost of each move, team-building philosophies, and what the additions mean for contenders heading into the season. The show also touches on Russell Wilson's reported move to CBS and the growing trend of players transitioning into media careers. The episode closes with a rapid-fire collection of sports topics, including soccer, experimental competitions, technology in sports, and predictions for what to watch in the weeks ahead. (0:00:46) NFL Trades Shock the Show (0:03:12) NBA Finals and Game Seven (0:06:33) Chet, Wemby, and Roster Questions (0:19:06) Spurs-Knicks Finals Preview (0:24:22) Knicks Hype Gets Debunked (0:31:07) Lottery Rules and Tanking Reform (0:43:42) Calipari's Tournament Idea (0:48:33) Rams Land Miles Garrett (0:52:22) Patriots Add A.J. Brown (0:58:35) Russell Wilson Joins CBS (1:02:04) Miscellaneous Sports Grab Bag  

0:00 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season.  The first teamers are Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert.  Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson. 4:13 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels. 7:22 ... Final Thought: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of the Off the Screen podcast marks the return of co-host Jordon after an extended time off due to injury management. Joining him are regular hosts Michael Brunache and Sid. The trio recaps the late stages of the NBA playoffs, specifically celebrating the New York Knicks' making the NBA Finals and discussing the intense energy and ticket prices in New York City. The conversation transitions into a detailed breakdown of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, including a critique of the Cleveland Cavaliers' "fraudulent" playoff run and the impact of Mitchell Robinson's recent pinky injury on the Knicks' upcoming finals matchup. In the second half of the episode, the hosts dive into a heated debate over the recently announced NBA regular-season awards, focusing on perceived media biases, the voting criteria for the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams, and a deep statistical comparison of players in the Most Improved Player race. 00:00:00 – 00:01:55: Introduction & The Returnjor returns from his "sabbatical," and the hosts celebrate the Knicks officially securing a spot in the NBA Finals. 00:01:55 – 00:05:08: Knicks Mania & Ticket PricesMichael describes the chaotic, high-energy atmosphere in New York City and discusses how astronomical Madison Square Garden ticket prices are forcing fans to travel to away games just to save money. 00:05:08 – 00:09:19: Recapping the Cavs vs. KnicksThe hosts dissect the Knicks' dominant run against Cleveland, calling the Cavaliers "fraudulent" contenders who ultimately deserved to go out in humiliating fashion. 00:09:19 – 00:16:41: Western Conference Finals: OKC vs. SpursA breakdown of the matchup in the West, evaluating Victor Wembanyama's conditioning and recent performances against Chet Holmgren and the Thunder. 00:16:41 – 00:21:52: The Problem with NBA OfficiatingThe hosts vent their frustrations regarding inconsistent refereeing, flopping, and unnatural shooting motions, while noting that the controversy is ironically driving massive TV ratings. 00:21:52 – 00:29:07: The Streaming Era of SportsA tangent on how the NBA's new TV broadcast deals and the fragmentation of streaming platforms (Peacock, Amazon, Apple TV) are changing how younger fans watch sports. 00:29:07 – 00:36:04: Breaking News: Mitchell Robinson InjurySid interrupts with a live Twitter update revealing Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky finger, prompting a discussion on timelines and how it shifts the Finals landscape. 00:36:04 – 00:41:19: Coach of the Year AnnouncementThe group discusses Joe Mazzulla winning Coach of the Year and debates whether the Celtics' success stems from coaching execution or pure roster talent. 00:41:19 – 00:47:25: All-Defensive Team SnubsJordon goes on a passionate rant about Scottie Barnes being left off the All-Defensive First Team in favor of Derrick White, blaming localized media voting biases. 00:47:25 – 01:02:12: All-NBA Selections & Jalen DurenThe hosts review the First, Second, and Third All-NBA teams, heavily questioning Jalen Duren's placement over other impactful players. 01:02:12 – 01:10:14: Most Improved Player & Statistical GymnasticsMichael and Jordon get into a fierce, numbers-heavy debate comparing the development, minutes, and production jumps of Deni Avdija and Neemias Queta.

On this episode, we dive into a loaded MLB and NBA slate packed with hot takes, blockbuster trade ideas, and player debates. Josh opens with a True or False segment asking whether at least 10 pitchers legitimately have a shot to win the NL Cy Young Award this season. Then we revisit the biggest MLB free-agent signings and decide whether each move has been a good sign or a bad sign for their new teams — featuring stars like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Dylan Cease, and more. On the NBA side, we break down a massive three-team blockbuster sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Wizards, Anthony Davis to Golden State, and a mountain of picks changing hands. We debate who wins the deal long-term and what it means for the future of all three franchises. Plus, in another edition of “Who Would You Rather Have For The Next 3 Seasons,” we put OG Anunoby head-to-head with some of the NBA's biggest names including Austin Reaves, James Harden, Derrick White, De'Aaron Fox, Amen Thompson, Steph Castle, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla's season. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles analyze the good and the bad from Joe Mazzulla from the 2025-26 season. They're also joined by Noa Dalzell, Kevin O'Connor, Brian Scalabrine, and Chris Mannix who offer their unique takes on Mazzulla and what he might need to change in the future. 0:00 - Taking a look back at Joe Mazzulla's season 4:27 - Noa Dalzell says Joe Mazzulla should be more adventurous in the playoffs 11:58 - Kevin O'Connor saying it's a huge ‘prove it year' for Joe Mazzulla in 2026-27 16:49 - Brian Scalabrine wants Joe Mazzulla to better accentuate Jayson Tatum's and Jaylen Brown's strengths 20:37 - Chris Mannix gives credit to Joe Mazzulla, but he thinks Mazzulla needs to make some changes WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 ... Ross Geiger says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer.  Show #250 is dedicated to Trey Jemison of the Knicks, who wears #50 for the newly crowned NBA Eastern Conference Champs. 1:07 ... Knicks fan World B shares his thoughts on his team making the Finals after a 26 season drought. 2:10 ... World B had predicted the Knicks to make the Finals in his preseason picks and his aim was true! 3:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion on how the Knicks have grown so much as a team. 4:24 ... Bruce is happiest for Knicks head coach Mike Brown who has led the team to record breaking performances in the playoffs.  And they didn't really want to hire him to replace Tom Thibodeau prior to the season but all the other coaches they wanted to interview were not given permission from their teams to speak to New York about the job.   So Brown was hired by default and it was a move that has succeeded wildly. 6:16 ... World B gives Brown credit for retooling the Knicks' offensive system and he reels off the numbers that prove it. 8:47 ... Ross wonders whether the Knicks upcoming layoff (as they wait for their Finals opponent) will kill their great momentum?  Both Bruce and World B feel like the Knicks are sitting pretty.  Ross is concerned how they'll handle any offensive dry spells against the Spurs and Thunder. 13:49 ... If the Spurs beat OKC and play New York in the Finals, Bruce feels like the Knicks will use Karl Anthony-Towns to draw Victor Wembanyama away from the hoop on defense which could allow New York to operate successfully closer to the hoop. 14:48 ... Bruce marvels at how Wemby guards the entire opposing team and how God must be a Spurs fan with Wemby succeeding Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the latest generational big man in San Antonio. 16:37 ... World B reacts to the Spurs big win in game 4 with Wemby leading the way once again. 18:09 ... Bruce points out how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled offensively against the Spurs and with two key teammates like Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell battling health issues, the Spurs will continue to "throw the kitchen sink" at SGA if they miss more action.  The result will be to wear SGA down and that will mean big trouble for OKC.  Ross adds some perspective to the OKC offensive struggles. 20:11 ... World B explains how the return of De'Aaron Fox has been really important as far as the offense running smoothly.  Ross feels like game 5 is a "must win" game for the Thunder. 22:40 ... Bruce points out that all the NBA awards have been announced except for Coach of the Year and he hopes his preseason prediction of Mitch Johnson winning the award might come true with a trophy presentation prior to game 6 in San Antonio. 24:09 ... The All-NBA Teams were announced over the weekend and the crew does a lightning round commenting on all the members of the first team.  Cade Cunningham, SGA, Nikola Jokic, Wemby, and Luka Doncic make up the first team.  Bruce has a big issue with one of the first teamers. 29:31 ... The All NBA Second team consists of Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard.  The guys wondered if aging Kawhi Leonard can have another All-NBA season at age 34 after this season's great performance. 36:53 ... The All-NBA third team consists of Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Johnson, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Duren.  Duren making the third team could really affect his contract negotiations with the Pistons due to the honor making him eligible for a Super Max contract worth $48 million more than he would have qualified for had he not been honored as an All-NBA performer. 45:16 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season.  The first teamers are Wemby, Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert.  Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson. 49:29 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels. 52:39 ... Final Thoughts: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.  World B on how the Orlando Magic's search for a new coach is still wide open with many potential great candidates in the mix.  Ross closes with his thoughts on two former NBA players facing off in an MMA match in Las Vegas over the weekend. 56:56 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye. TRT 57:13           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaylen Brown made 2nd team All-NBA, but the mood is sour as the Knicks are on the verge of making the NBA Finals. Plus, Derrick White finally gets all-defense acknowledgement, Wemby is awesome, and much more. Can't watch the pod live on YouTube? Find us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. There are some alarmingly incredible talents emerging around the NBA right around the time when the Tatum and Brown Celtics are hunting their second championship. What do the Celtics need to do to re-enter championship contention? Plus, Jaylen Brown vs Steven A Smith, and ranking what moments might still happen in the Jays era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00) Mark Dondero & Andrew Callahan - in for Zolak & Bertrand - open up the hour discussing the future of the Boston Celtics. Are you splitting up the Jay's? Are you making Derrick White expendable this offseason? How do the Celtics manage the 2nd Apron next season?(11:47) Do you want the Celtics to trade for Bucks Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo? Where does the Greek Freak ultimately land this offseason? The guys talk about Giannis' potential fit on the Celtics if he we to be acquired.(22:08) Cavaliers Head Coach, Kenny Atkinson, is convinced that the Cavaliers are beating the Knicks on analytics despite being down (0-3) in the Eastern Conference Finals. Dondero and Callahan react to his comments and whether analytics have gone too far in the NBA.(31:26) It's Memorial Day! The guys re-live some of the most memorable Boston teams/games that "kicked you in the nuts".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston Celtics blow a 3-1 series lead as questions swirl around Jayson Tatum's injury return, Jaylen Brown's future, and Joe Mazzulla's playoff decisions. Is a major roster shakeup coming, or can Brad Stevens find the missing piece for another title run?Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and NBC Sports Boston's Kayla Burton break down the highs and lows of the Celtics' overachieving season—highlighting Tatum's Achilles comeback, Brown's MVP-caliber stretch, and the team's struggles without a dominant big man. Hot topics include Mazzulla's reliance on the three-point shot, trade buzz around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, and the impact of potential moves involving Derrick White or Jalen Johnson. With the Eastern Conference heating up and Boston fans demanding answers, can the Celtics' core adapt and contend with rising stars like OKC and the Spurs? Don't miss this candid conversation on what's next for Boston's path back to NBA glory.

What would you ask Derrick White and Payton Pritchard now that the season is over? Jake and Spooney dive into this in part 2 of our Exit Interviews series. Plus, has interest in Giannis dulled after Myles Turner's recent comments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the rumors linking the Celtics to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should Boston make a move for Giannis? What would it mean for Jaylen Brown's future? And what should be Brad Stevens's top priority this summer? 00:00 - Reactions to the Giannis Antetokounmpo / Jaylen Brown rumors 10:00 - What should Brad Stevens prioritize this offseason? 17:00 - If the Jays are both back next season, do they need to change how they play together? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailWe grade every NBA team that loses in the first round as good, okay, or bad and explain what the series actually proves about each roster. We also lay out the clearest offseason fixes, from finding shooting and size to deciding when a core has to change. • Magic takeaways: Paolo Banchero confirmed as a No. 1 option, need a sniper, patience with a young core after injuries • Celtics takeaways: Jalen Brown as a real primary option, Derrick White's value, run-it-back logic with better role-player targets • Raptors takeaways: Scottie Barnes trending toward a No. 1, RJ Barrett growth, Brandon Ingram fit questions, need more shooting and steadier playmaking • Hawks takeaways: Jalen Johnson as a second option today, roster needs another big and more spacing, coaching and rotation decisions under the microscope • Suns takeaways: outmatched series, need a big man, Devin Booker role debate, retool vs rebuild tension and trade chatter • Trail Blazers takeaways: Deni Avdija's rise, Scoot Henderson improvement, need a shooter to space the floor, lineup questions with veterans • Nuggets takeaways: why the loss is unacceptable when healthy, Jokic efficiency concerns, Jamal Murray trade talk, spacing and depth needs • Rockets takeaways: inconsistency, missing a true No. 1 option and floor leadership, Kevin Durant chemistry questions, development priorities for Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the show Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down everything Brad Stevens had to say in his end-of-season press conference. They discuss the recent conversation surrounding Jaylen Brown, what moves Brad could make this offseason and whether he'll keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis.   00:00 - Breaking down Brad Stevens' end-of-season press conference  6:00 - What's the Celtics' roadmap for improvement next season?  17:00 - Keep the Jays together or make a push for Giannis?  30:00 - Reacting to Brad Stevens' praise of Hugo Gonzalez   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Celtics need to shakeup their roster and if they want to keep Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum together, they may be forced to trade Derrick White

In one of the biggest upsets of the playoffs, the 7-seed Philadelphia 76ers knocked out the 2-seed Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 on the Celtics' home floor. Joel Embiid was an absolute force with 34 points and 12 rebounds, drawing 14 free throws and imposing his will all night. Tyrese Maxey was equally brilliant — 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists on an absurdly efficient 61% shooting, including a double-double. VJ Edgecombe added a huge 23 points off the bench, hitting 5-of-11 from three. Philly jumped out to a 32-19 first quarter lead, weathered a Boston comeback in the second, then put the game away with a dominant third quarter. For Boston, Jaylen Brown led with 33 points but it wasn't enough — Neemias Queta had a solid 17 and 12 off the bench, and Derrick White scored 26 but on brutal efficiency. The 76ers advance to face the Knicks in the second round. The Garden Report Postgame Show goes LIVE with CLNS Media's John Zannis, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely, Noa Dalzell, and Bobby Manning immediately after Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7 to break down the game. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Joe Mazzulla Press Conference 10:30 - Initial Reaction 20:00 - Impact of Tatum's Return 28:24 - PrizePicks 31:30 - Jaylen Brown Press Conference 40:00 - Can't Say it Was a Gap Year 48:00 - Super Chats 57:30 - Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell Join 1:04:00 - Joe Mazzulla's Starting Lineup Decision 1:10:00 - Did the Celtics Underachieve? 1:18:45 - Why Did Celtics Stray From their Plan? 1:21:00 - Derrick White's Night 1:24:00 - Jaylen Brown's Night 1:30:30 - Jayson Tatum Sitting Out 1:34:00 - PrizePicks 1:38:00 - More Super Chats 1:52:00 - Where Do the Celtics Go From Here? 2:06:00 - Blame Pies 2:23:00 - More Super Chats 2:40:00 - Final Thoughts The Garden Report on CLNS is Powered by:

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show talking about the Celtics loss in Game 6 to the 76ers and our fears of in Game 7.(15:04) We talk about what guys on the Celtics deserve more minutes in Game 7 to turn the tide in Boston's favor.(23:51) The guys talk about Tatum's injury and if he'll be ready to go and Derrick White's performance.(33:02) We finish the hour by taking calls on the Celtics and what to change for Game 7.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dei Lynam is live from Xfinity Mobile Arena to get you ready for Sixers/Celtics Game 6. Hear audio from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes, Nick Nurse, Nikola Vučević, and Derrick White.Guests: NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jim Lynam & On Pattison's Bob CooneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics' 113-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 5. They take a look at the fourth quarter collapse and see what went into their offensive struggles. Abby gives her concern level after the loss, which heads back to Philadelphia on Thursday. They also take a look at Derrick White's slump and wonder if he'll bounce back. 0:00 - Reacting to Celtics' collapse in the fourth quarter 6:14 - Abby Chin's concern level 10:53 - Addressing Derrick White's slump 13:44 - Giving Big-Shot Bob his moment WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav In Celtics Host Zach LeBlanc breaks down the Celtics game 5 loss to the 76ers at Home. Derrick Whites shooting slump continues, and the Celtics continue to drop home playoff games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid is back — and it didn't matter. The Celtics deliver their most complete performance of the series, dominating Game 4 in Philadelphia to take a commanding 3–1 lead. Jim and Mike break down how Boston controlled the game from start to finish, including elite defensive adjustments against Maxey, dominant rebounding, and a balanced offensive attack that Philly couldn't stop. They dive into Jayson Tatum's continued evolution as a complete superstar, Payton Pritchard's impact, and why the Celtics' depth has overwhelmed the Sixers. Plus: How Boston solved the pick-and-roll Why Embiid's return created as many problems as it solved Derrick White showing signs of life Jaylen Brown's ankle — something to watch Why this series now feels all but over The Celtics are one win away from moving on — and playing their best basketball at the right time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles are at Tree House Brewing Company Greater Boston breaking down the Celtics' 128-96 Game 4 win over the Sixers. They dive into Payton Pritchard's insane performance, the bench stepping up on the road, and whether the C's can lock in and finish the series in Game 5. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics 108-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3. They discuss Derrick White's contributions despite having another tough shooting night, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard's clutch shots down the stretch, and Neemias Queta's foul trouble. Finally, they look ahead to Game 4.     Presented by 24 Auto Group   WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Celtics respond in a big way in Game 3 — grinding out a tough road win in Philadelphia behind clutch performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Jim and Mike break down how Boston flipped momentum late, including Payton Pritchard's massive three and a dominant closing stretch from the Jays. But even in victory, there are real concerns. They dive into Derrick White's ongoing shooting slump, the growing issues at the center position, and whether the Celtics' offense is truly built for playoff basketball. Plus: Key defensive adjustments against Maxey Why the offense still feels out of sync The importance of the midrange game in the playoffs What this win means going forward A huge win — but plenty to unpack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Friday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Esler close out the week on Cash That Ticket, the sports betting podcast on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, with three NBA playoff Game 3s and a full MLB Friday card on the board. The guys are coming off a 3-and-2 individual week and a 6-and-4 combined mark, and they are locked in to finish strong. On the NBA side, the show opens with a deep breakdown of Celtics and 76ers in Philadelphia, where Dave admits he loves the Sixers at plus seven and a half despite his loyalty to Boston, pointing to VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey as two players capable of shooting right over the Celtics defense at home. Munaf fires back with a compelling multi-year trend under head coach Joe Mazzulla showing Boston at 12-and-2 straight up and against the spread in playoff road games following a loss, including five straight covers and seven wins in the last eight such situations, every one by at least eight points. He also notes positive shooting regression is coming for Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, and Sam Hauser after a combined cold night in Game 2. Moving to Houston, the short-handed Lakers hold a stunning two-game series lead with Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart having combined for 48 points in Game 2, and both hosts land on the Lakers plus eight and a half while debating whether the over makes more sense given how suppressed the total has become. Munaf makes the case that Reed Sheppard's 11 minutes of playing time in Game 2 is the single biggest problem for Houston's offense, and he names Kevin Durant points over 23.5 as his prop bet of the night given Durant's 41 minutes of usage and his role as the Rockets' primary scoring option in a must-win home environment. In Portland, Victor Wembanyama's concussion status dominates the conversation as the Spurs arrive with their best player officially listed as questionable. Both hosts lean the over given the pace rankings of both teams and Portland's higher three-point accuracy at home, while Dave endorses the Blazers team total over and names Robert Williams III points, rebounds, and assists over 15 at minus 122 as his best bet of the day, citing Williams' 11-point, nine-rebound, four-assist performance off the bench in Game 2. Munaf backs Jrue Holiday PRA over 27.5 on FanDuel as his other best bet, building the case around Holiday's 30 PRA in Game 2 and his locked-in usage for Portland. On the MLB side, Dave highlights the Nationals and White Sox over as a prime bullpen game spot with favorable weather and two of the worst relief corps in baseball, while Munaf adds the Brewers at plus odds against Paul Skenes, the Yankees team total over against Lance McCullers Jr., and the Cleveland Guardians riding a nine-and-one straight-up after-a-loss trend against Max Scherzer and Toronto. Use promo code PICK25 at pregame.com for 25 percent off everything including Uncle Dave's season-long best bet package and all-access football picks at an already-discounted price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian starts by reacting to Mike Vrabel drama and whether it will have an effect on the Patriots going forward, before taking a look at the team's first-round pick, offensive tackle Caleb Lomu (0:00). Then, Brian recaps the Bruins' tough loss at home to the Sabres in Game 3, and the Red Sox's miserable series against the Yankees (25:30). Then, Brian chats with Mass Live's Bobby Manning about the Celtics-76ers series, Derrick White's shoddy shooting, Joe Mazzulla's inflexibility with in-game adjustments, and who will win Game 3 on Friday night (46:45). Then, Brian and Jamie end with a listener call and talk about the Vrabel saga (1:28:45). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Bobby Manning Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a disappointing result in the 2nd playoff game of 2026 for the Boston Celtics, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis unpack what went wrong against the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss Derrick White's poor recent stretch of form and which other Celtics need to step up in a pivotal Game 3. Then, they take a look at the rest of the NBA Playoff landscape, highlighting key storylines to watch. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Derrick White's Struggles 7:50 - Derrick White's Sportsmanship Award 13:00 - Other Celtics That Need to Step Up 17:12 - PrizePicks 20:08 - Celtics Bench Struggles 23:48 - Joe Mazzulla's Adjustments 32:30 - Rapid Fire Playoff Takes 40:30 - Wrapping Up! Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Hello, Friday! Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow before heading into the 70's on Sunday. Got a Pat McCurdy show tonight at the Alpine Inn and tomorrow it's the Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival at the Festgrounds! In the news this morning, a massive dead snake is dumped on the side of a highway in Iowa, a reclassification of marijuana, an investigation into the dead & missing scientists, and more pics of Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini. In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Tigers yesterday, a look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, a recap of the first round of the NFL Draft, and the Bucks seem to have found their new head coach. We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a glimpse at some of the new music coming out today. Elsewhere in sports, Wemby is traveling with the Spurs this weekend while trying to recover from his concussion, and Derrick White wins the NBA Sportsmanship award. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Some rules have changed recently, and you may be a Canadian citizen now! If you're looking for a snack later this afternoon, today is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day". Maybe a tray of those in the oven? Cool story about a group of dads in Atlanta trying to encourage their kids to read more, and a wonderful story about a rooster that raised a bunch of money for a family in need in Alabama. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted a Subway employee, a nature festival that had to clarify that it's NOT a nudist festival, a woman in Texas who was mailing drugs to prison inmates hidden in bibles, a guy suspected of arson arrived at the police station for questioning with singed eyebrows, and a former "druggie" in NYC is suing Amazon for selling him whip-its.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeBron James is 41 years old and dropping playoff performances that are making the entire league uncomfortable. Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves, the Lakers have gone up 2-0 on the Rockets - and it's not even been close. Mo and Coach Brendan Suhr break down what JJ Redick has built and why Houston's identity has completely fallen apart.Plus: Victor Wembanyama is out with a concussion and De'Aaron Fox is now under the microscope without his superstar to hide behind. The Timberwolves came back from 19 down to beat the Nuggets in a playoff war. Jaden McDaniels called out every single Nugget by name. Billy Donovan has resigned from the Bulls. And the Portland Trail Blazers owner is rapidly becoming the most embarrassing figure in the league.It's round one, it's already wild, and Mo and Brendan are not holding back.Topics covered: Jaylen Brown gets a technical foul for dunking too hard Magic vs Pistons: Orlando's size advantage and Jamal Mosley's brilliant preparation tactic Cavs are demolishing the Raptors and Donovan Mitchell's second-round curse looms Knicks vs Hawks tied 1-1: Nickeil Alexander-Walker's defense on Brunson, CJ McCollum cooking Celtics vs Sixers tied 1-1: shooting collapse, Derrick White's role, pick-and-roll coverage problems OKC Thunder on a purpose-driven assignment: they are not messing around Lakers up 2-0 on the Rockets: LeBron at 41, Rob Pelinka's roster decisions vindicated Kevin Durant isolation problem and Houston's missing point guard Timberwolves vs Nuggets tied 1-1: Rudy Gobert's clutch defense and Jaden McDaniels' iconic post-game Wembanyama concussion: what now for the Spurs, and what does it mean for De'Aaron Fox? Portland Blazers owner controversy: no t-shirts for fans, cutting costs in the playoffs Billy Donovan resigns from Chicago Bulls

The NBA’s 82-game regular season just wasn’t enough. Thirty teams started the season way back in October.   There were 14 teams sent home on vacation in early April.   That left 16 still playing with a hope of claiming this year’s NBA title. About those 14 losers… “Inside the NBA” TV analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and host Ernie Johnson, Jr. have uttered their famous “One, Two, Three…Cancun!” vacation salute to the departing teams. In case you might be wondering, the woeful Washington Wizards lost their final ten games of the season to post a 17-65 record.  They deserve the title of “Worst team in the NBA” for the 2025-2026 season. The Putrid Pacers of Indiana sputtered into second at 19-63 to finish two games behind Washington.  A bronze medal goes to the Brooklyn “Nots” for this year’s lousy 20-62 final record. A draft lottery will be held May 10 to determine the actual draft order for all 30 NBA teams.  The 14 non-playoff teams are the only ones with a chance to receive the #1 overall draft selection. A trio of top losers (Washington, Indiana, and Brooklyn) receive a 14% chance of emerging from a rather complicated set of ping-pong ball drawings with the #1 overall selection in the NBA Draft on June 23. The other teams in this year’s NBA draft lottery will be: Utah Jazz – 22-60 – 11.5% chance of obtaining the #1 pick Sacramento Kings – 22-60 – 11.5% chance Memphis Grizzlies – 25-57 – 9% New Orleans Pelicans – 26-56 – 6.8% (pick goes to Atlanta) Dallas Mavericks – 26-56 – 6.8% Chicago Bulls – 31-51 – 4.5% Milwaukee Bucks – 32-50 – 3% Golden State Warriors – 37-45 – 2% Los Angeles Clippers – 42-40 – 1.5% (pick goes to Oklahoma City) Miami Heat – 43-39 – 1% Charlotte Hornets – 44-38 – .5% The New Orleans Pelicans (who have perfected the art of losing) traded away their first round pick for 2026 one year ago in order to acquire the rights to 6’9” Maryland center Derik Queen in 2025.  Queen started about half of the Pelicans’ games this season and averaged a pedestrian 12 points and seven rebounds per game. Decisions like that are another reason why New Orleans has failed to reach the Conference finals in every year since the team’s inception in 2002. There are 16 teams participating this week in a best-of-seven first round series The NBA Western Conference produced the two teams with the best overall records in the entire league during the regular season. Defending champion Oklahoma City won 78% of its games to finish 64-18.  The Thunder are facing #8 West seed Phoenix in Round 1. The San Antonio Spurs finished second overall this year with a 62-20 record.  They are playing the 7th seed Portland Trailblazers in their opening round series. Other Western Conference match-ups include #3 seed Denver Nuggets (54-28) against #6 seed Minnesota and the #4 Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) taking on the fifth-seeded Houston Rockets. In the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the top regular season team was (are you ready?) the Detroit Pistons.  Motown’s favorite team posted a 60-22 record and is matched against East #8 seed Orlando in the opening round. The Boston Celtics played most of the season without star forward Jayson Tatum. He’s now back in the line-up for the playoffs.  The C’s finished second in the NBA East (56-26) and are playing #7 seed Philadelphia in Round 1. New York’s Knicks finished third (53-29) in the NBA East.  They are matched against #6 East seed Atlanta in the first round. The Cleveland Cavaliers came in fourth (52-30) and are playing #5 seed Toronto in another Round 1 match-up. Is LeBron James still playing basketball? Yes, indeed!  The 41-year old ageless freight train still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.  He also still bowls-over defenders on his way to the basket – just like he always has. It’s hard to believe that LeBron James (even at age 41) has never averaged less than 20 points per game over any season of his 23 in the league. The rumor mill claims that LeBron isn’t sure whether this year’s NBA playoffs will be the last of his long career. You can be sure that NBC (which is now televising NBA playoff games this year) and ESPN/ABC will be rooting for LeBron’s Lakers to make a very deep run in this year’s playoffs. Teams which live by the 3-point shot… Did you know that the average NBA team attempted 40 three point field goals per game this season?  I found it a bit surprising that the majority of the top ten NBA teams taking the most 3-point shots did not qualify for the playoffs. The Boston Celtics (4th in the league in 3-point shots) attempted an incredible 50 3-point shots during a 111-97 home playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night.  Unfortunately for Celtics fans, the home team connected on just 13 of those attempts (26%). Boston took a total of 89 shots in the game.  When a team attempts more than 50% of its shots from long distance, a cold shooting night generally spells doom. Here’s your three-point shooting math lesson for today.  Anything above a 33.3% success rate from long-range creates more points for a team than those which convert 50% of traditional two-point baskets. However, attempting too many three point shots in a game may be an indicator that a team is lacking an effective inside presence (aka – a good center). For the record, the Eastern Conference #1 seed Detroit Pistons finished 29th out of 30 teams in 3-point attempts this season with “only” 30 per game.  Boston checked-in at #4 (42 per game).  Defending champion Oklahoma City was 13th with 36 long-distance tries per game. The NBA average for all shots attempted per game was 90.  That means that 44% (40 of 90) shots per game have been three pointers this season. Yes, NBA teams have become quite addicted to three point shooting. Look!  Up in the sky!  It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Victor Wembanyama! He is 7’4” tall and hard to miss – even on NBA basketball courts. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama just received every first place vote for the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.  He averaged three blocked shots and 12 rebounds per game this season. He’s no slouch on offense, either.  The Spurs’ third-year big man averaged 25 points per game.  San Antonio is the #2 Western Conference seed and a legitimate threat to stop Oklahoma City from repeating as NBA champions. San Antonio’s cast of characters surrounding Victor Wembanyama have been improving, too.  Guards De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle score 35 points per game between them this year. The San Antonio Spurs have the ingredients to surprise many during these two months of NBA playoff action. Does any team in the NBA East have a legitimate chance to win the title? There’s no question that the Western Conference trio of OKC, San Antonio, and the Denver Nuggets are the odd-on favorites to win the NBA championship this year.  Are there any legitimate threats coming out of the NBA’s Eastern Conference? The #1 Eastern Conference seed Detroit Pistons won only 14 games two years ago.  This season, the Pistons won 60 to claim the top position in the East. The Pistons play exceptional team defense and possess a deep bench if the team needs a burst of scoring or a fresh defender on the court.  Whether Detroit has the ability to withstand playoff pressure and adversity will be determined over the weeks to come. Boston won the NBA title just two years ago.  This team still features its “Big Three” of high scoring guard Jaylen Brown, clutch shooting guard Derrick White, and All-Star forward Jason Tatum.  The remainder of the Celtics line-up can look like a group of interchangeable parts.  Boston’s playoff experience could lead them to the NBA Finals this year. Neither Detroit nor Boston is going to be favored in a match-up vs. the eventual NBA Western Conference winner.  The Pistons or Celtics (or whichever team emerges from the NBA East) must play their best basketball of the season in the NBA Finals’ best-of-seven series just to keep it interesting. And the winner is… I feel fairly certain that the NBA Western Conference winner will emerge as the eventual league champion this season.  Last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder played better than everyone for the entire season.  They were not a surprise champion. If OKC can withstand Denver and San Antonio to win the Western Conference, they will likely bring a second straight NBA championship trophy home to Oklahoma. The post Your Guide to the NBA Playoffs appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Esler are back on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed with a full Tuesday session covering all three NBA playoff Game 2s and a deep pass through the MLB card before landing on official best bets for the night. Dave opens the episode processing a Monday night wash where a Nuggets team total over looked comfortable at halftime before a 21-point Denver fourth quarter killed the ticket, while a Royals-Orioles game over that appeared dead at 1-0 in the ninth inning came alive in extra innings and ended 7-5 in the 13th. The previous episode's best bets went one and one with Donovan Mitchell clearing his 27.5-point prop and Shohei Ohtani's home run at plus-230 falling short after pitchers chose to walk him twice on the night. The first game of Tuesday's playoff card has Boston entering as a 14.5-point favorite over a Philadelphia 76ers team still without Joel Embiid, recovering from appendicitis, and Dave wastes little time making the case for the total staying under for the second straight game after a 32-point Celtics blowout already went under in Game 1 despite Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard combining to shoot just 5-of-23 from three. Munaf leans Sixers team total under and expects another 120-plus performance from Boston once the perimeter shooting corrects. The Spurs-Blazers segment centers on Victor Wembanyama's historic 35-point playoff debut that set a San Antonio franchise record, with Dave making a sharp case for Portland at 11 to 11.5 points and the total going over as both teams figure to shoot closer to normal from three in Game 2 after the Spurs hit 47 percent and the Blazers shot just 26 percent in Game 1. Munaf zeros in on Jrue Holiday, who produced 11 assists and four rebounds on a miserable 4-of-15 shooting night in Game 1 and nearly cleared his combined points-rebounds-assists number anyway, backing Holiday over 26 combined at minus-123 on DraftKings as his best bet of the episode. The Rockets-Lakers game is dominated by the Kevin Durant game-time decision, with both hosts leaning under given Houston's defensive identity and the Lakers playing without Luka Doncic, and Munaf targeting LeBron James's rebounds and assists over and Reed Sheppard's three-point prop as the cleanest plays in an otherwise murky betting environment. Dave goes through the baseball card with a lean on the Reds full game and first five under with Chase Burns against Steven Matz, an over lean in Kansas City behind the wind blowing out and skepticism about Shane Baz and Kris Bubic matching what Kyle Bradish and Seth Lugo did Monday night, a Boston lean in Yankees-Red Sox with Connelly Early against a struggling Luis Gil, and a Cardinals lean over Miami despite some ambivalence about Dustin May facing Chris Paddack. Munaf flags the Guardians' strong bounce-back record but avoids Parker Messick after a 112-pitch no-hit bid in his last outing. Best bets are Nolan McLean carrying the Mets first five innings against a Twins offense that has never faced him and has been among the weakest in the American League, and Jrue Holiday's PRA over 26 combined. Use promo code HIT20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off everything including MLB All Access and full season packages. Sonnet 4.6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celts Blow Out The Sixers, The B's Choke it Away, and the Sox Have a Crochet Problem With Ian Cundall.  Brian opens with the Celtics' resounding win over the 76ers on Sunday, how Derrick White shut down Tyrese Maxey, and why the Sixers are going to have a problem guarding the Celtics' wings. Then, he chats with Baseball America's Ian Cundall about Garrett Crochet's tough start to the season, including Sunday's loss to the Tigers, and why the Red Sox offense is having so much trouble scoring any runs (28:40). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Bruins' collapse versus the Sabres, the Boston Marathon, and some of the network studio crews' fashion choices (1:14:55).  We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Ian Cundall  Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down how the Boston Celtics cruised to a 123–91 Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They dive into Jayson Tatum's playoff return, Philly's scoring struggles regardless of Boston's lineups and the irony of those “we want Boston” chants. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm back with episode 513 of the State of the New York Knicks podcast, and I recorded this one with fellow Knicks fans as we break down a huge Knicks win over the Celtics. Josh Hart flipped the game on its head, dropping 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter after a brutal first half where he had just 3 points, no rebounds, and a -9, while the defense told the real story all night. Jayson Tatum couldn't get going against Jalen Brunson, going 0/5 when matched up, and also struggled against Mitchell Robinson and KAT, while Hart locked down Derrick White in limited matchup time before hitting two clutch threes in the final 42 seconds to seal it. We also talk about how this win adds to what's becoming a stronger season under Mike Brown compared to last year's 51–31 finish under Tom Thibodeau. Make sure you click the links below for merch, YouTube, and more, and tap in with us for the full breakdown.Click the links below for:

Brian opens by looking at Garrett Crochet's concerning start in Minnesota on Monday and why he could be headed to the IL at some point this season, before getting to the news that Dianna Russini is resigning from The Athletic (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive's Brian Robb about the Celtics as they head into the playoffs, their most improved player, Derrick White's shooting slump, and the NBA playoffs overall (22:20). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call about doing away with sports conferences and wrap up by discussing Crochet (1:11:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Brian Robb Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The regular season wraps with chaos, surprises, and one big question: what the hell is going on with the Orlando Magic? Jim and Mike break down a wildly entertaining Celtics win powered by deep bench guys like Garza, Shireman, and Ron Harper Jr.—and why this might be the most fun Celtics team in years. But while Boston keeps rolling, Orlando looks… broken. We dive into: What this game says about the Celtics vs. the Magic Why Orlando might be the most confusing team in the league Playoff matchups: Philly or Orlando—pick your poison Celtics roster development and looming offseason decisions End-of-season awards (Mazzulla, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown) First-round playoff previews across the NBA Hall of Fame debates, Doc Rivers, and why KC Jones deserves more respect Plus: Is Derrick White having an all-time defensive season? And should Celtics fans be thinking about the future already? It's playoff time. Let's get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 win over Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Garden Report Postgame Show goes LIVE with CLNS Media's John Zannis, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely, and Bobby Manning immediately after Celtics vs. Knicks to break down the game. 00:00 Instant Reaction 3:45 Derrick White panic meter 5:00 Defense was BAD 6:37 Toss up series vs Knicks 16:30 Nikola Vucevic struggling still, Luka Garza DNP-CD 23:00 PrizePicks 25:55 Joe Mazzulla reacts to loss 29:30 Garden Report March Final Four 34:00 More Vucevic talk 39:00 Derrick White struggles 55:00 Jayson Tatum reacts to return to MSG 1:02:30 Baylor BALLS OUT 1:08:30 Baylor postgame comments 1:11:00 Baylor is READY 1:17:00 Playoff Picture Support Bobby Manning's Boston Marathon Run for Beth Israel Lahey Health: https://www.givengain.com/project/bobby-raising-funds-for-beth-israel-lahey-health-111807?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email The Garden Report on CLNS is Powered by:

The Celtics lose a nail-biter to the Knicks in MSG, 112-106. Boston was without Jaylen Brown, but hung tight on the backs of Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, and Baylor Scheierman. Ultimately, they couldn't stop New York's pick-and-roll, and Josh Hart buried dagger after dagger. Chud and Doug break it all down, talk about Joel Embiid's latest injury, hit on the Giannis ordeal, and much more!Follow the show on Twitter/X:@ChuddysCorner@KingChuddy@Doug_Outs@_nickpirainoSHOP OUR STORE at ChuddysCorner.com/storeLeave us a voicemail at ChuddysCorner.comLike, subscribe, and rate the podcast!00:00 Celtics vs. Knicks: A Frustrating Loss02:55 Analyzing Player Performances and Team Dynamics05:49 Defensive Strategies and Center Position Challenges08:52 Derrick White's Role and Shooting Struggles11:58 Baylor Scheierman's Impact and Future Potential14:50 The Knicks: A Tough Competitor17:52 Tatum's Evolving Game and Playoff Readiness29:04 The Maestro of Ball Movement31:16 Joe Mazzulla's Tactical Quirks34:57 Injury Updates and Playoff Implications38:46 The All-NBA Debate and Player Recognition43:44 The Case for Shortening the NBA Season47:07 Giannis and the Bucks' Future53:11 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs

The Celtics spent years flirting with greatness and letting teams hang around. Now they're doing the one thing that changes everything in the NBA playoffs: they stop the bleeding fast, they answer runs with force, and they look calm while doing it. We're back on Missing The Point to unpack how Boston turned a season that started wobbly into a legitimate Eastern Conference contender, and why that “champions don't panic” vibe is starting to show up again at exactly the right time. We dig into Jayson Tatum's return and ask the real question Celtics fans care about: when playoff basketball gets gross and physical, do we get the killer takeover version or the ramping-up version? What stands out is how cerebral he looks, how smooth that sidestep jumper is already, and how much cleaner the decision-making feels. Then we get into Jaylen Brown's leap, the 1A vs 1B debate, and why Brown's mid-range shot making can become a postseason pressure valve when the threes stop falling. From there, we give the role players their due. Derrick White gets the spotlight as the guy who makes every possession look more correct, plus we talk bench chaos: Payton Pritchard changing the rhythm, Sam Hauser adding counters, and a deep X factor pick if teams overcommit to the stars. We also name the biggest non-injury concern that could derail the run, and what has to stay true for Boston to reach the Eastern Conference Finals and beyond. If you're locked in for the NBA playoffs, subscribe for weekly Celtics talk, share this with a friend who lives and dies on every run, and leave us a review with your pick: who swings a series for Boston?Support the show-----------https://www.MTPshow.comOur Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW-----------Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Bob KellyProducer: Craig D'AlessandroInquiries: Craig@mtpshow.com

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the hour talking about the Bruins big win over the Blue Jackets after trailing 3-0.(9:31) We talk about the Golden Knights firing their HC Bruce Cassidy and answer phone calls.(22:00) The crew talks about the Celtics win over the Hornets last night with no Jaylen Brown or Derrick White.(30:01) Zolak & Bertrand close the hour talking about Eliot Wolf's comments on the Eagles and A.J. Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a massive win over the Western Conference-leading Thunder, WEEI looks at where the Celtics stand in the title race. Jones & Keefe debate if their expectations have shifted, while the Greg Hill Show reacts to Joe Mazzulla and Derrick White's night out at WWE. We also explore why the national narrative surrounding the team still feels off despite their dominance. Check out this week's Best of Celtics on WEEI!

Following a massive win over the Western Conference-leading Thunder, WEEI looks at where the Celtics stand in the title race. Jones & Keefe debate if their expectations have shifted, while the Greg Hill Show reacts to Joe Mazzulla and Derrick White's night out at WWE. We also explore why the national narrative surrounding the team still feels off despite their dominance. Check out this week's Best of Celtics on WEEI!

Get Up with Ty's time today! Pro day for the rising star - if Simpson is super does he make a mockery of the mocks that see him sliding? Meanwhile - a finals preview in Boston? SGA travels up east to face off against Derrick White and the Celtics. Which of these juggernaut squads has the easier path to the finals? Then - the D in Big D stands for Do It Jerry! He made a move for Maxx before - we'll tell you why it makes even more sense to do it again right now!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Dave Essler came ready to work on the March 25th edition of Cash That Ticket, rolling through three sports with sharp opinions and sharper picks. The NBA led the charge, with Boston hosting Oklahoma City in what Munaf called a potential Finals preview between two of the three true title contenders in the league alongside San Antonio. The Celtics entered as 2.5-point home underdogs with a total of 218.5, and both hosts landed on Boston, with Dave targeting the Celtics team total over 108.5 at DraftKings as the cleanest angle in the game. The reasoning was airtight. In the previous meeting, Boston shot just 40 percent from the field, got out-rebounded, and still hung 102 points on Oklahoma City, all without Jason Tatum and Derrick White. With both players back in the lineup and Nikola Vucevic the only notable absence on the Boston side due to a right ring fracture, even a modest shooting improvement pushes the Celtics comfortably past that team total. Dave noted he had personally bet Boston the day prior at plus 3.5, a number that had since moved to 2.5, and while he acknowledged the rematch rarely produces the same result, he could not argue against the value Boston represented at home. Munaf was equally firm, backing the Celtics outright and noting their defense would keep Oklahoma City in check on the other end. The Friday Sweet 16 card came next, and the hosts worked through all four matchups in order. Duke opened as a 6.5-point favorite over St. John's with a total of 141.5, and Dave made the case for the Blue Devils while freely admitting a Red Storm victory would not shock him at all. His reasoning centered on Jon Shire's year-over-year improvement at Duke, a neutral-site resume that included wins over Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida, and the fact that St. John's only loss since January came to UConn, a team that plays a style nearly identical to Duke. Rick Pitino received full credit as perhaps the best in-game coach in the sport, but Dave believed Duke gets it done. Michigan State and UConn served up the most creative betting strategy of the episode, with the Huskies laying 1.5 points on a total of just 135.5. Dave went two-part, backing UConn in the first half and the first-half under, then floating the idea of grabbing Michigan State at an improved live number at halftime. Both teams ranked in the top 13 nationally in defensive efficiency, and Dave was emphatic that fading Tom Izzo in the final minutes of a close game is simply not something he is willing to do. Munaf liked Michigan State for the full game and agreed that patience at halftime represented the sharpest path to the number. Iowa State laid 4.5 against Tennessee with a total of 138.5, and both hosts landed on the Cyclones despite the number feeling short. The case against Tennessee was statistical and pointed. The Volunteers turned the ball over more than every SEC team except one, struggled to score consistently, and were poor from the free throw line. Iowa State led the entire Big Ten in turnovers forced, and the teams that beat Tennessee this season did exactly what the Cyclones do best. The Josh Jefferson injury loomed over the entire conversation, but even accounting for his potential absence, neither host could build a convincing case for Tennessee covering. Alabama and Michigan closed the college card with the biggest total on the board at 174.5 and Michigan laying 9.5. Dave went Alabama with the points, crediting the Crimson Tide for handling better tournament competition than Michigan despite missing their suspended star Holloway, while questioning whether the Wolverines had truly been tested after wins over Howard and St. Louis. The MLB segment landed just as the season officially opened, with both hosts aligned on the Boston Red Sox at plus 320 in the AL East, pointing to Garrett Crochet as a Cy Young candidate and the division's best overall rotation. The AL Central produced a split, with Munaf backing Detroit at plus 110 and Dave preferring Kansas City at plus 225 behind Bobby Witt if not the Tigers. Both agreed Seattle wins the AL West at even money, with Dave pitching a creative parlay structure combining the Mariners and Tigers with the Yankees, Red Sox, or Blue Jays for returns between 11-to-1 and 16.5-to-1. The best bets closed the show cleanly. Dave went Auburn minus 9.5 over Nevada in the NIT, citing 12 wins over top-20 opponents for Auburn against a Nevada team whose last true road win came January 17th at Air Force, the 345th-ranked program in college basketball. Munaf laid the big number with San Antonio minus 16.5 against Memphis, pointing to four recent Spurs wins by margins of 28, 1, 15, and 25 points, three of which featured 130 or more points scored, against a Grizzlies squad getting blown out by 39 and 23 in back-to-back outings. Dave endorsed the pick and suggested 16.5 might actually be light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 4 - The crew react to Joe Mazzulla and Derrick White going to WWE together. Wiggy thinks this was a mistake by Mazzulla. They listen to the best Hill Notes of the day and more!

The crew react to Joe Mazzulla and Derrick White going to WWE together on Monday. DO you take any issue with that or think its weird? Wiggy thinks Mazzulla made a mistake.

Today is a Celtics edition of They Said it. Derrick White joins Greg Hill on the moon landing conspiracy theory boat, while Paul Pierce is speaking indirectly to Curtis.

Hour 2 - Mego, Wiggy and Greg give their leads for the morning. They said it features Derrick White and Paul Pierce. Pierce seems to be speaking indirectly to Curtis.