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The Boston Celtics won again at the Capital One Arena, and now have more wins there than the Washington Wizards. Dive into the latest game analysis featuring standout performances from Jayson Tatum and Luke Kornet. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' commanding victory, Kristaps Porzingis' injury update, and Payton Pritchard's defensive aspirations. Discover how these elements are shaping the Celtics' strategy and future prospects.Join us for an engaging discussion on the Celtics' path to success and what lies ahead for this powerhouse team. Don't miss out on these unique insights!Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Rocket MoneyCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today.BILT RewardsStart earning points on rent you're already

The Celtics improved to 3-0 on the season against the Washington Wizards with a (112-98) victory Sunday night at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. All 3 wins in the season series against the Wizards have been by double-figures.  The Celtics improve to 21-5 overall and 10-2 on the road.  The Wizards drop to 3-21 overall and have lost 19 of their last 20 games. The Celtics had 7 players reach double figures.       -----Double-Doubles: Jayson Tatum went for 28 Points & 12 Rebounds for his 12th Doubler-Double of the season.  Payton Pritchard hit 5 3's and scored 15 Points to go with 10 Boards.  It's Pritchard's 2nd straight Double-Double.  -----KP Update:  Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 points in 11 minutes on the floor in the 1st Half.  Porzingis went to the locker room in the 2nd Quarter.  Abby Chin reported at the Half on NBC Sports Boston that Porzingis was dealing right heel soreness and was questionable to return.  He did not return to the court in the 2nd Half.  -----1st-Half Nuggets:  The Celtics tra

The Celtics and Pistons started sloppy but the Celtics stabilized while the Pistons did not. Luke Kornet was a bit of an unsung hero by helping that happen in the first, but Jaylen Brown was in total control in this game for most of his time on the floor. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the blowout win and why it might look easy, but having Boston's mentality is actually really tough. Also, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard's big nights and a nice game from Kristaps Porzingis.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold.Mint MobileTo get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for

The Celtics once again avoided losing a 2nd straight game for the 1st time this season with a (123-99) over the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden Thursday night.  The Celtics are now 3-0 on the season against the Pistons and have won 12 straight meetings between the 2 teams.  Derrick White and Payton Pritchard both hit 7 3's in the Celtics 20th win of the season.  Pritchard finished with 27 and White scored 23.  The Celtics had 6 players in Double Figures.   -----No Tatum. No Hauser: The Celtics were without both Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser for Thursday's game against the Pistons.  Tatum was out for the 2nd time this season but also for the 2nd time in 4 games and after the team had 4 days between games.      -----1st-Half Nuggets:  The Celtics trailed by 2 in the 1st Quarter, led by as many as 11 and ended up leading, 27-16 after the 1st Quarter.  The Pistons went 0-for-12 on 3's in the 1st Quarter.  Luke Kornet was 3-for-3 from the field and 2-for-2 from the line and had 8 Points off the Bench in the 1st.  The C

Are the Boston Celtics the only serious franchise in Boston sports? Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal tackles this bold question, debunking Ben Simmons trade rumors and exploring NBA front office rankings. With the Celtics' impressive standing, Karalis highlights the strategic prowess of Brad Stevens and contrasts it with the Oklahoma City Thunder's resourceful management under Sam Presti.The episode also shines a light on Jayson Tatum's potential rest and the Celtics' consistent success amidst Boston's sports landscape. Karalis passionately argues why the Celtics deserve more appreciation, especially when compared to the city's other major sports teams.Tune in to discover why the Celtics are a "freakin' machine" and gain insider insights into their path to success.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides

Al Horford's transformation into a three-point sharpshooter is reshaping the Boston Celtics' offensive strategy. Did you know that 74% of Horford's points now come from beyond the arc? This episode dives into how Horford's evolution impacts the Celtics' game plan, with insights from basketball analyst Tom Westerholm. Discover how Horford's shooting prowess complements his defensive skills against NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Host John Karalis explores the Celtics' overall three-point strategy, debating who stands as the team's top shooter—Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser, Derrick White, or Payton Pritchard.Join the conversation to uncover how these dynamics could influence the Celtics' season. Don't miss out on this engaging analysis of Boston's path to success.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold prov

The Celtics are already a proven team, but they showed their resilience and toughness over their last six games with a 4-2 record in a challenging stretch. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal, alongside guest analyst Tom Westerholm, explores the team's recent performances, including what the Grizzlies' strategy against Jrue Holiday was really about and whether it will be any kind of blueprint for other teams. Also, Marcus Smart's emotional return to Boston and a discussion about Jordan Walsh's proactive G League initiative. The conversation highlights the physical demands of the NBA schedule and the team's current standing in the Eastern Conference.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Go

We open up the mailbag (JohnKaralis.com/mailbag) to answer questions about whether Jaylen Brown throwing shade at Jayson Tatum with recent comments, late-game decision making, defensive strategy, and Payton Pritchard's postseason awards.John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all of that, plus questions about Tatum playing center, missed layups, Mike Gorman, the Elam ending, and a whole lot more. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold.Mint MobileTo get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/lockedonnba. See Mint Mobile for details.GametimeDown

The Celtics dropped a tough one against the Memphis Grizzlies, fighting hard but running out of gas at the end. The Grizzlies came in with an interesting, or as Joe Mazzulla called it 'bold strategy,' to let Jrue Holiday shoot a shot he's known for, and they got away with it.John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal discusses the loss and why it's still actually impressive. Also, a look at the Celtics championship-level win against the Bucks where Jayson Tatum had an MVP-level fourth quarter and one possession that summed up Boston's mettle.Tune in to gain insider insights into the Boston Celtics' strategies and player dynamics. Don't miss this chance to understand the Celtics' journey and what lies ahead in their NBA campaign.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net wort

The Celtics home win streak ended at 7 in a row with Saturday night's 127-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.  The road victory in Boston was the 1st for Memphis since November 27, 2013.  The Celtics had all 5 starters in Double-Figures and 3 players with 20 or more.  Ja Morant finished with 32 Points, 9 Rebounds, and 9 Assists for the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson had 14 Points in the 4th Quarter and finished with 27.        -----#'s of the Night: The Celtics suffer their 1st Loss (4-1) on the season in the 2nd game of a back-to-back with Saturday's loss over the Grizzlies.  All 5 losses on the season for the Celtics have been by single digits.  Celtics went 18-for-60 from behind the 3-Point arc.  Payton Pritchard hit 6 3's and finished with 22. It's his 5th game with 20 or more over his last 7 games.    -----Career Milestone- Jrue Holiday hit on an old-fashioned 3-Point Play in the 4th and with that reached 16,000 career points. Holiday ended up with a season-high 23 and led the team in scoring for t

The Celtics extended their home win streak to 7 in a row and also completed the season series sweep over the Milwaukee Bucks with a ()) win at TD Garden Friday night.  The Celtics have won 3 in a row overall and have also won 10 of 11.  Jayson Tatum scored 34.  Jaylen Brown had 25 and Jrue Holiday scored 20 and had 6 assists and 5 rebounds.  -----#'s of the Night: Celtics go 3-0 in the Regular Season against the Bucks.  The 2 teams do not meet again during the Regular Season. The Celtics had 6 turnovers in the win and just 2 in the 2nd Half.  The Celtics hit 17 3's and had 27 assists in the win.-----1st-Half Nuggets: The Celtics were up by 2 after the 1st Quarter and down by 4 at the Half.  It was the 8th time this season where the Celtics went to the locker room trailing.  Jaylen Brown had 18 and Jayson Tatum scored 16 points in the 1st Half.  Celtics knocked down 7 3's in the Quarter and then went 0-for-12 on 3's in the 2nd Quarter. Damien Lillard scored 20 in the 1st Half for the Bucks.       -----  A Look

We didn't give Derrick White enough love for his play against the Detroit Pistons, so we're starting the show making sure he gets that. then, we get into Brad Stevens perfect vision from the Celtics, from eliminating the money motivation to be selfish and building a team full of team-first players. Join John Karalis and guest Tom Westerholm as they explore all that and Khris Middleton's return to the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Celtics' offensive firepower. With insights into key players like Kristaps Porzingis and the team's future prospects, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the Celtics' path to success.Tune in to discover how the Boston Celtics are setting the pace in the NBA and what challenges lie ahead for this powerhouse team.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNB

The Boston Celtics were missing Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday, but the rest of the team was like water, taking whatever form the Celtics needed in order to beat the Pistons. Jaylen Brown was especially good, getting close to a career-high with nine assists showing off his vision running the offense. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into that, the huge games from Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard, and the steady game from Kristaps Porzingis. Plus, Joe Mazzulla's shorter rotation and how the Boston defense is shifting. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA RobinhoodRobinhood Gol

The Celtics never trailed in beating the Detroit Pistons, (130-120) Wednesday night at TD Garden in Boston.  The Celtics are 2-0 on the season against the Pistons and 18-4 overall. The Celtics had 3 players with 20 or more points—-Jaylen Brown led the way with 28 points, 9 Assists and 5 Rebounds., Kristaps Porzingis had 26 Points. Sam Hauser hit 5 3's and scored 20, including 14 in the 3rd Quarter.  The Celtics hit 21 3's and improve to 18-4 with the win.      -----No Tatum. No Holiday: Jayson Tatum had his 1st Did Not Play of the season in Wednesday night's win over the Pistons.  Tatum missed the game with right Patella Tendinopathy.  Tatum is expected to be back in the lineup Friday night against Milwaukee.  Jrue Holiday missed his 2nd straight game and 3rd of the season for the Celtics.-----Another Game & Another Starting Lineup: The Celtics have had 11 different starting lineup over their 1st 22 games of the season.  Sam Hauser made his 2nd start in the last 3 games Wednesday night.  The Celtics used

The Boston Celtics have been eliminated from the NBA Cup, which might be exactly what they need after this long stretch of games. Instead of what would be an extended road trip, the Celtics will get at least four days off to recover before playing at least one more home game. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm break that down and then move onto Payton Pritchard's incredible start to the season, why the coaching and player changes might have benefited him more than anyone, and how sustainable his play is for this season and beyond. Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKED

The Celtics got an easy win against the Miami Heat, showcasing their depth and resilience, even without stars like Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis. Luke Kornet's defense, highlighted by six blocked shots, and Payton Pritchard's offensive surge with 25 points, are just a few of the standout performances dissected by host John Karalis. The episode also explores Jayson Tatum's struggles and the impact of "stay ready" players like Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson, who stepped up when it mattered most.Tune in for an engaging analysis and insider insights that every Celtics fan won't want to miss.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: ht

The Boston Celtics returned to the win column and avoided losing a 2nd straight game for the 1st time this season with a 108-89 win over the Miami Heat at TD Garden Monday night.  With Monday night's win, the Celtics are now 4-0 on the back end of their 4 back-to-back games this season. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29.  Derrick White hit 5 3's and had 19 Points, 8 Assists and 6 Rebounds in his return to the starting lineup. Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 18 Points & 11 Rebounds. The Celtics hit 19 3's in the win and have won 8 of 9 and improve to 17-4 overall.  -----Payton's 4-Game Stretch: Payton Pritchard hit 5 3's and scored 25 in the victory over the Heat.  Pritchard has gone for 20 or more in a season-high 4 straight games and has hit 21 3's during his current 4-game stretch.  He hit 22 3's in a 4-game stretch earlier this season.  -----Block Party: Luke Kornet made his 3rd start of the season and tied a career-high with 6 Blocked Shots.  The Celtics had 9 Blocks in the win.  The Celtics

Donovan Mitchell's explosive fourth-quarter performance left fans in awe, as the Cavaliers outscored the Celtics 43-27, flipping the script on Boston's usual three-point advantage.John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the game, spotlighting Mitchell's clutch plays and the strategic decisions that defined the matchup. Discover how Darius Garland's defensive role evolved under Kenny Atkinson's guidance and the unexpected impact of Drew Peterson's extended minutes. With key players like Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis in the mix, this analysis offers a fresh perspective on the Celtics' challenges and the Cavaliers' statement win.Tune in for an engaging discussion that unpacks the game's pivotal moments and what they mean for both teams moving forward.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today

The Boston Celtics season-high 7-game win streak came to an end with a 115-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland Sunday night. The Celtics led by 14 in the 3rd Quarter and by 12 in the 4th Quarter. The Cavaliers scored 43 points in the 4th Quarter.   Payton Pritchard finished the game with 24 and Kristaps Porzingis scored 21.  ----- Leading Scorers: Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points but scored just 4 points in the 4th Quarter. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points and had 20 in the 4th. ----- No Brown & White: The Celtics were without both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White for Sunday's game. Drew Peterson played 25 minutes off the bench and scored 8 points. ----- What's Next: The Celtics return home and host the Miami Heat at TD Garden Monday night. It'll be the 1st meeting of the season between the Heat and Celtics.-----Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly

Can the Boston Celtics maintain their dominance in the Eastern Conference? With a thrilling win over the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics, led by standout performances from Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum, are almost back on top in the East.This episode breaks down Pritchard's explosive fourth-quarter heroics and Tatum's MVP-caliber game. Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal dives into the team's defensive challenges and explores the complex scenarios surrounding the NBA Cup tournament. Key players like Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White also feature prominently in the discussion.Tune in to discover how the Boston Celtics are shaping their path to success and what it means for their future in the league.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BILT RewardsStart earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.c