SOUND OFF with the Boston Celtics

SOUND OFF: Celtics Torch NBA’s No. 2 Defense Behind D-White, Pritchard Jan 04, 2025

The No. 2 defense in the NBA had no answers for a Celtics offense that was missing Jaylen Brown and Al Horford on Friday night. Without those two stars, the C’s still managed to shoot 51 percent from the field and 49 percent from distance against the Houston Rockets. Derrick White (23 points) and Payton Pritchard (20 points) were big reasons why. Luke Kornet also gets a shout-out, and we preview what Sunday’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder might have in store.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum Makes Statement in Debate for Best American-Born Player Jan 03, 2025

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White were the two best players on the floor Thursday night, and it wasn’t even close. They combined for 59 points, including two dagger 3-pointers from White during the final minutes, as the Celtics opened up their road trip on a high note. We’re sounding off on Tatum being the best American-born basketball player in the world, on Boston’s ability to win yet again while missing multiple starters, on the Celtics’ decision to not foul on the final defensive possession of the game.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Crush Raptors by FIFTY on New Year’s Eve Jan 01, 2025

Somehow, the Boston Celtics now have more 50-point wins this season than 10-point losses. Are you kidding?! They crushed the Toronto Raptors by 54 points on New Year’s Eve behind a ridiculous combination of team shooting (54% FGs, 51% 3FGs) and defensive dominance. We dive into the win, which included the return of Jrue Holiday, and a fan dares to ask why the Celtics can’t play THIS GREAT every single night.

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SOUND OFF: Inconsistencies Bite Celtics Again in Loss to Pacers Dec 30, 2024

We’re sounding off tonight on a 123-114 loss by the Boston Celtics to the Indiana Pacers, as the Celtics showed inconsistencies compared to their 37-point win against this very same team two nights before. Joe Mazzulla admitted after the game that Boston is showcasing inconsistent play at both ends of the court, which on this night was mainly at the defensive end. That being said, Jaylen Brown scored another 31 points and the Celtics still had a chance to win the game during the fourth quarter. How did it slip away? We discuss.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown’s MJ Impression During Celtics’ Blowout Win Dec 28, 2024

Jaylen Brown gave his best Michael Jordan impression during a 142-105 win Boston Celtics win over the Indiana Pacers. He threw down multiple highlight dunks all while scoring 44 points with ease against Indiana. We’re sounding off on his performance, and Boston’s dominance overall, which included a strong effort from Jordan Walsh and continued dominance on the glass from Jayson Tatum.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Fall To Sixers in Christmas Day Showdown Dec 26, 2024

The Boston Celtics weren’t able to spread cheer on Christmas Day as they struggled to take care of the ball and play with impact defense against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum led the team with 32 points and 15 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown added in 23, but Boston continued its December struggles. We’re sounding off tonight on where those struggles may be coming from as we head toward 2025.

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SOUND OFF: Jayson Tatum Makes History in Chicago Dec 22, 2024

Inside the same building where Michael Jordan’s historic career unfolded, Jayson Tatum logged his own history Saturday night. He logged a historic triple-double to fuel Boston’s blowout win over the Bulls. Kristaps Porzingis also earns some love after his 22-point game, and our fans are sounding off on some media chatter about Tatum, the superstar’s MVP odds, and the Celtics hunting the Cavs in the standings.

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SOUND OFF: Chicago Bulls Beat Boston Celtics at Their Own Game Dec 20, 2024

We’re sounding off after the Chicago Bulls surprised the Boston Celtics by beating the C’s at their own game. Chicago nearly matched Boston in 3-point attempts, and the Bulls made theirs at a much higher clip. What is there to take away from this one? Should fans hit the panic button? Should the Celtics attempt fewer 3-pointers? Is it revenge time for Boston Saturday night in Chicago? We discuss it all right here.

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SOUND OFF: C's Rain 3s on Pistons Behind Pritchard's Monster Effort Dec 13, 2024

Sound off with us on a 24-point win that featured not one, but TWO Boston Celtics making as many 3-pointers individually as the entire Detroit Pistons team. Those players were Payton Pritchard, who put together one of his most complete games of the season, and Derrick White, who continued his excellent campaign. This win has one of our fans making a bold prediction about the NBA Playoffs, while others wanted to discuss Pritchard’s growth and the Celtics taking advantage of their time off from the NBA Cup thanks to elite depth.

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SOUND OFF: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. Help Grizzlies Outduel Celtics Dec 08, 2024

With the Boston Celtics playing for the sixth time in nine nights, it was the Memphis Grizzlies were the more physical team throughout a win at TD Garden. Ja Morant (34 points) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (27 points) were the stars for Memphis, while Payton Pritchard excelled for the Celtics and still gave them a chance at a win in crunch time. We’re sounding off on how it all went down, on Boston’s missed free throws, and on whether or not the Memphis Grizzlies are a true title contender.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Squeezed the Life Out of Bucks Offense in the Clutch Dec 07, 2024

The Boston Celtics took their defensive pressure up to the top notch during the fourth quarter and squeezed the life out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ offense during the final six minutes of a game that went down to the wire. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum went off for 14 points during the fourth quarter to spark a birthday celebration for his son Deuce, Al Horford made the clutch bucket that Giannis Antetokounmpo couldn’t, Jrue Holiday delivered the goods again against his former team, and the Celtics as a team had their championship DNA on full display.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Teach Pistons a Lesson About Unstoppable Offense Dec 05, 2024

The Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons by 10 despite Detroit logging a season-best shooting performance from 3-point range. That’s because Boston’s unstoppable offense still managed to make more 3-pointers than the red-hot Pistons, all while playing without Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday. That’s thanks to Jaylen Brown’s passing and the elite shooting of Sam Hauser (5 3PM), Payton Pritchard (5 3PM), Al Horford (4 3PM) and Kristaps Porzingis (3 3PM). Our fans are sounding off on the Celtics being a legitimate juggernaut, and on Pritchard and Hauser being two of the best contracts in the NBA.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Crush Heat Behind Brown, D-White and Pritchard Dec 03, 2024

Jaylen Brown was back. Derrick White was back. And Payton Pritchard continued to scream Pritch Please with his game. Those three players led the Celtics to a dominant win over the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, all while the Boston Celtics were missing four of their top eight players. How did they get it done? It started with their defense, and ended with their Stay Ready Group. We sound off on it all in tonight’s episode.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics' Offense Goes Cold While Mitchell Dominates 4Q Dec 02, 2024

We’re sounding off tonight on a cold stretch of offense that came back to haunt the Celtics, as Donovan Mitchell took over during the fourth quarter to lead a come-from-behind win for the Cavaliers. This is the second time these two teams have played this season, and the second time the game has come down to the final minute. With that, we’ve also seen some very slow play during the final minute, which has one of our fans suggesting to the league that something needs to change.

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SOUND OFF: Payton Pritchard Joins Steph Curry in Elite Shooting Category Nov 30, 2024

Payton Pritchard went wild with 19 points during the fourth quarter of Friday’s win over Chicago. We’re breaking down his performance and where that has him ranked among the elite shooters in the league, we’re discussing all of the details about the NBA Cup and its associated scenarios – including one fan sounding off on their hope that the Celtics DON’T advance to the quarterfinals – and we touch on what’s on the line in Sunday’s upcoming rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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SOUND OFF: Kristaps Porzingis Returns and Payton Pritchard Goes Off in W Nov 26, 2024

Finally, the big man has returned! Kristaps Porzingis returned to the lineup for his first game of the 2024-25 season and he looked great as he helped the Celtics demolish the LA Clippers. Porzingis was great, but it was Boston’s ridiculous 3-point shooting that dominated from start to finish. Payton Pritchard was doing his best Steph Curry impression all night as the Celtics pulled away for a 32-point win.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Catches Fire To Lead Celtics Past T'Wolves Nov 25, 2024

Jaylen Brown ended the game just like he started it – by dropping in buckets from long range over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He hit five in the first 3:34 of the game, then drained one with 1:16 left to account for the game’s deciding points. Boston secured the win with a stop on the final possession of the night. But still, some Celtics fans are questioning the offense and defense, and another isn’t liking the win. Why? We dive into it all in the latest episode of SOUND OFF.

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SOUND OFF: Wizards Gift Celtics NBA Cup Points as Boston Guts Out Win Nov 23, 2024

On a night when the Celtics didn't have their A-game, they still found a way to gut out a win over the Wizards. In the process, Washington gifted Boston some points down the stretch that could wind up helping the C's in their quest to win the NBA Cup. We discuss that, along with how Boston found a way to win on an off night, Jaylen Brown's big night, and why you shouldn't dedicate too much thought to this win. Lastly, we respond to a fan who sounded off with a critical comment about Boston's recent play.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Show Cavs That There Are Levels To This Nov 20, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers are undefeated no more. Their perfect record now has a blemish on it, at 15-1, after the defending champion Boston Celtics took them down Tuesday night at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum had an MVP moment, Al Horford continued his improbable season of hot shooting, and the Celtics logged an impressive win in front of a national audience.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum Drills Buzzer-Beater in OT To Sink Raptors Nov 17, 2024

Jayson Tatum drilled a buzzer-beater from 29 feet out to down the Toronto Raptors in overtime Saturday night. Some members of Celtics Nation are questioning the team’s late-game possessions, as well as its rebounding and interior defense. Others are salivating over Neemias Queta’s upside. We sound off on it all, all while breaking down the game-winning play and Al Horford’s impressive night.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum & Brown Combine for 60 in 25-Point Win Nov 14, 2024

We’re sounding off on the Celtics getting back into the win column by dominating the Nets on the second night of a back-to-back behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown each logged double-doubles and took over individual quarters offensively. Let’s talk about what this win actually means for the team, how Payton Pritchard is impacting the Celtics, and how aggressiveness is one of the keys to Tatum’s most dominant performances.

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SOUND OFF: Glass Half Full After Jaylen Misfires on Game-Winning Shot Nov 13, 2024

The Boston Celtics had two opportunities during the final five seconds to win their NBA Cup opener against the Atlanta Hawks, but neither Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were able to give Boston the walk-off win. The Celtics didn’t look like themselves while taking on a Hawks team that was missing three of its top players in All-Star Trae Young, as well as De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic, as Boston committed a season-high 20 turnovers and allowed Atlanta to grab 20 offensive boards. Those numbers, along with some other miscues, cost the Celtics the win. We’re diving into it all while outlining a couple of positives to take away from the loss.

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SOUND OFF: Jayson Tatum Overcomes Rolled Ankle from Giannis, Celtics Down Bucks Nov 11, 2024

Jayson Tatum erupted for 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists during the second half alone to help lead the Celtics to a 17-point comeback win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Tatum pulled it off despite rolling his ankle on a close-out attempt by Giannis. We discuss that, plus Payton Pritchard keeping the Celtics in it during the first half with his elite confidence and shooting ability, Boston’s ability to flip a game in the blink of an eye, and Jrue Holiday making every clutch play down the stretch to help the Celtics grab the W.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum Dominates Crunch Time, Leads C's to OT Win Nov 09, 2024

Jayson Tatum took complete control of the game in crunch time Friday night to lead the Celtics to an OT win over the Brooklyn Nets. We’re breaking down his dominant play at both ends and what ignited it, then we dive into our fan’s reactions to the game that include commentary on Payton Pritchard, Boston’s ability to win ugly, and Tatum’s missed shot at the end of regulation that could have won the game.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum, Curry Go Off as Warriors Upset Celtics Nov 07, 2024

A primetime matchup between Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, and Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, went down to the wire and it was Curry’s 10 points during the fourth quarter that pushed Golden State ahead. Three of those points came off of a questionable call that was challenged by Boston and upheld. We discuss all of that, plus Neemias Queta continuing to open eyes with his impactful play, as well as an important decision Joe Mazzulla made down the stretch.

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SOUND OFF: Tatum Erupts, Queta Starts, and C’s Crush in ATL Nov 05, 2024

The Celtics advanced to 7-1 on the season with a 30-point blowout of the Hawks that was highlighted by Jayson Tatum’s monster first half, Neemias Queta’s first career start, and Payton Pritchard’s hot shooting off the bench. We break down all of it with our fan comments, which includes a discussion of just how fun this team is to watch and how Tatum has become the best version of himself.

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SOUND OFF: Chaos Rains Down During Final Minutes of C’s Win in Charlotte Nov 02, 2024

Chaos rained down during the final two minutes of action between the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets, as three Hornets players were either ejected or disqualified due to flagrant and technical fouls. We’re breaking down all of the details, as well as how the Celtics pulled off the win, a small detail that played a big role in the W, and a bold prediction around what Jayson Tatum might do when these teams meet up again Saturday night.

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SOUND OFF: Neemias Queta Ignites Wild Comeback in Indiana Oct 31, 2024

Neemias Queta came off the bench to ignite a wild comeback from 24 points down for the Celtics that led to an overtime session in Indiana. We're diving into Queta's high-level impact, Boston's toughness, Joe Mazzulla's decision to go to Jaylen Brown for the final shot in OT, and what we're thinking about the Celtics defense after five games.

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SOUND OFF: Payton Pritchard Generating Sixth Man of the Year Buzz Oct 29, 2024

The Boston Celtics advanced to 4-0 on the season with a win over Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks thanks to an insane shooting performance from Payton Pritchard. He scored 28 off the bench and tied the Celtics franchise record with eight made 3-pointers as a reserve. It’s got fans talking about his Sixth Man of the Year candidacy. We also take comments on what’s different about this year’s team, as well as the balance on Boston’s roster.

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SOUND OFF: Has Tatum Reached Top-3 Status? Oct 27, 2024

The Celtics are 3-0 after coming up clutch Saturday night in Detroit. Tonight we take a comment from Derrick White's father, Richard White, on what he took from the win, another fan is already looking ahead to the Playoffs, and another says Jayson Tatum has reached top-3 status after another 37-point outburst. Let's dive into the win!

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SOUND OFF: More Dominance in DC Behind The Jays Oct 25, 2024

GreenGuru thinks the Celtics might finish this season with record-breaking 75-7 record. Is that realistic? We discuss that, as well as the play of Payton Pritchard, The Jays and Neemias Queta in tonight’s episode of SOUND OFF after the Celtics led by as many as 32 points before polishing off a 122-102 win over the Wizards down in DC.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Get Rings, Raise a Banner, and Blast the Knicks Oct 23, 2024

SOUND OFF is back for another season and we tip it off from Banner Night at TD Garden. How insane is Boston's 3-point shooting? Are the Celtics apex predators? How good is the defense? We answer it all after the Boston Celtics received their preposterously-sized championship rings, then raised the franchise's 18th championship banner to the rafters, and then clobbered the Knicks.

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SOUND OFF: ANOTHER Clutch Win Gives C's Commanding 3-0 Lead Series Lead Jun 13, 2024

Sound off with us on the Celtics proving their naysayers wrong YET AGAIN during Game 3, as they came through in the clutch for another win behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scoring at least 30 points. We touch on their performances, Xavier Tillman filling in for Kristaps Porzingis, what the Celtics have done to arguably the most talented backcourt in NBA history, and how far an 18th championship would go beyond just the Celtics’ locker room.

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SOUND OFF: Jrue Holiday and Derrick White Save the Day as Celtics Take 2-0 Series Lead Jun 10, 2024

We’re sounding off tonight on Boston’s backcourt of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White providing the Celtics with clutch play from start to finish, and we also touch on Payton Pritchard’s impact plus give the latest on Kristaps Porzingis on the health front. Our fans join the conversation with comments on what they took away from the win, on the national media not understanding what this Celtics team is all about, and on what Boston needs to do to close this series out.

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SOUND OFF: Porzingis Has Out-of-Body Experience as Celtics Quiet Critics in Game 1 Jun 07, 2024

We’re sounding off on the Boston Celtics dismantling the Dallas Mavericks during Game 1 of the NBA Finals to take a 1-0 series lead. We’re diving in on the ridiculous performance that Kristaps Porzingis put forth during the first quarter, on Jaylen Brown having yet another take-over game while making life difficult on Luka Doncic, on the Celtics proving their critics wrong, and on how Boston can be even better during Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Wins ECF MVP after Celtics Come Up Clutch AGAIN May 28, 2024

Sound off with us on Jaylen Brown winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award, the Boston Celtics coming up clutch time after time after time, on the team dripping with resilience, on Joe Mazzulla being celebrated by his team on international television, and on the Celtics going a ridiculous 12-2 en route to the Finals without the services (mostly) of Kristaps Porzingis. Off to the Finals, let’s go!

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SOUND OFF: Jayson Tatum Does What No Player Has Done Before, and Jrue Holiday Steals Game 3 May 26, 2024

We’re sounding off on Jrue Holiday coming through in the clutch to steal Game 3 away from the Indiana Pacers with a perfect final minute that included five points and the biggest defensive play of the NBA postseason thus far. We’re also diving into Jayson Tatum putting up a stat line that literally no other player has ever logged before in an NBA playoff game, and then we take comments from the fans on Boston’s composure and stability, Holiday’s impact on the team, and a potential finals matchup.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Explodes for 40 Points as Celtics Blow Out Pacers in Game 2 May 24, 2024

We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown putting forth the most impactful performance of his playoff career, which now includes a whopping 116 games. He dropped a 40-piece on the Indiana Pacers while leading the Boston Celtics to a runaway win during Game 2 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. Brown was dominant, and we also dive into Jayson Tatum’s performance, Jrue Holiday’s game getting better and better as the stakes get higher and higher, and what the Celtics might do with their rotation going forward with Al Horford logging big minutes this postseason and Luke Kornet now suffering a left wrist sprain while Kristaps Porzingis is out.

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SOUND OFF: A Miracle! Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Spur Celtics in Game 1 of ECF May 22, 2024

We’re sounding off tonight on Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum spurring the Boston Celtics to a miraculous win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We’re taking you through all of the clutch moments from Brown as he single-handedly willed the Celtics to overtime with clutch free throws, by forcing a turnover, and then drilling the biggest shot of his life. We then detail how Jayson Tatum took over in OT to push Boston into the winner’s circle, and our fans then chime in about the national narratives surrounding the Celtics, the relationship between the Celtics and their crowd, and what Boston needs to improve on heading into Game 2.

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SOUND OFF: Ageless Al Horford Leads Celtics to Third Straight Eastern Conference Finals May 16, 2024

Sound off with us on Al Horford and Jayson Tatum leading the Celtics to their third straight Eastern Conference Finals after the duo picked apart the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game 5 at TD Garden. We dive in on their performances, the Celtics proving that they’re killers and on whether or not Boston deserves criticism after this win. We also explain the scenarios of when the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off, either against the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Shows He’s Clutch and Celtics Win Ugly for 3-1 Series Lead May 14, 2024

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers thanks to Jaylen Brown showing off his clutch gene. We’re sounding off on Brown’s clutch effort and the Celtics figuring out a way to win despite their worst combination of assists and turnovers all season long. We also discuss Boston’s ability to grab the win during clutch time, during their first game that qualified as a “clutch” game since way back on April 5 of the regular season.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Get Revenge, Destroy Heat To Close Out Series May 02, 2024

Sound off with us tonight as we dive into these Celtics feeling like they’re different than their teams of the past. Our listeners say this win was revenge against the Heat, that it was a perfect response to national criticism, and that the Celtics still have another level to reach as the postseason wears on. In Wednesday’s Game 5, Boston came out in its first close-out opportunity of the NBA Playoffs and destroyed the Heat by 34 points behind dominant defense and Derrick White and Jaylen Brown controlling the offensive end of the floor.

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SOUND OFF: D-White Torches Heat Again, Porzingis Exits with Calf Injury Apr 30, 2024

We’re sounding off on the Boston Celtics taking a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat thanks to Derrick White’s career-best 38 points during Game 4. We dive into what stood out from White’s performance, and also go through the moment that made Celtics Nation’s collective heart drop as Kristaps Porzingis exited the game with a non-contact injury. We’re talking White, Porzingis, Boston’s depth, and a close-out opportunity Wednesday night as the Celtics head home for Game 5. Sound off with us, folks!

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Dominate Game 3 Behind Stifling Defense and Bounce-Back from Porzingis Apr 28, 2024

We’re sounding off on the Boston Celtics defense putting the clamps on the Miami Heat and Kristaps Porzingis bouncing back in a big way following a rough outing in Game 2. The Celtics dominated from start to finish and led by as many as 29 points before notching their second 20-point win in three games of this series. Tonight, Celtics fans join the conversation with commentary on Joe Mazzulla, what got Boston’s defense going, and general takeaways from the win.

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SOUND OFF: Reliving A Nightmare Against Miami, and What Happened to Kristaps Porzingis Apr 25, 2024

We’re sounding off on the Miami Heat stealing Game 2 in Boston thanks to a historic 3-point shooting night against the Celtics. Miami made 23 shots from beyond the arc while making the Celtics and their fans relive the nightmares of a season ago. The Celtics faithful comment on what we should expect from the Heat moving forward, they offer some constructive criticism of Boston’s defense, and we discuss what happened to Kristaps Porzingis during his six-point game.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Crush Heat in Game 1 Behind Jayson Tatum’s Triple-Double Apr 21, 2024

We’re sounding off on a wildly convincing win by the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat during Game 1 of their first-round matchup. Jayson Tatum logged his first career triple-double, while Kristaps Porzingis (18 points) and Derrick White (20 points) each had big games. Boston led by 32 points heading into the fourth quarter, which led many to ask, why does Joe Mazzulla have the starters in?! We’ve got your answer here in tonight’s episode, and we also discuss the Celtics breaking Miami’s zone.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Honor Mike Gorman, Playoff Seeds Are Set, and Payton Pritchard Looks Like an All-Star Apr 14, 2024

Sound off with us on the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoff seeding being set, Mike Gorman being honored at his final regular-season home game, and how lucky the Boston Celtics are to have a Stay Ready Group that crushed another opponent, this time the Washington Wizards. Payton Pritchard looked like an All-Star for the second straight game and joined Larry Bird, John Havlicek and Bob Cousy as the only Celtics to log back-to-back double-doubles of at least 30 points and 10 assists. We also discuss Svy Mykhailiuk, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta playing at a high level.

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SOUND OFF: Payton Pritchard, Luke Kornet Shine as Celtics Reserves Blow Out the Hornets Apr 13, 2024

We’re sounding off after an unexpected blowout of the Charlotte Hornets by a Boston Celtics team that rested the entirety of its top six players Friday night, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But no starters, no problem, as the reserves came in and dominated behind Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet. Kornet teamed up with Neemias Queta for a new Twin Towers duo, and now all of Celtics Nation is bursting with positivity again following Thursday night’s loss to the New York Knicks at TD Garden. We discuss the Celtics finishing the season without ever losing three straight games, as well as the looming winner-take-all Game 3 on Monday night for the Maine Celtics, whose top four players delivered strong performances for Boston during this game against Charlotte.

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SOUND OFF: Jalen Brunson Leads Convincing Knicks Win Over Celtics Apr 12, 2024

It’s time to sound off on a Celtics loss to the Knicks that featured an uninspiring performance from the top of the rotation, and an uplifting ending from the Stay Ready Group. Boston trailed by 31 points to the New York Knicks heading into the fourth quarter before storming back to make it a nine-point game at the final horn. We’re diving into some of the struggles from Jayson Tatum and Co., Payton Pritchard and Co. saving the day when it comes to net rating, the Celtics tying a season high in blocked shots, Jalen Brunson looking like a top-six MVP candidate, and why these last two games shouldn’t impact your view of the Celtics as the postseason nears.

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SOUND OFF: Bucks Give Celtics A Dose of Their Own Offensive Medicine Apr 10, 2024

Time to sound off on the Milwaukee Bucks coming out of the gates red-hot Tuesday night as they looked like the Boston Celtics typically do at the offensive end of the floor. Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Bucks shot a ridiculous 74% from the field and 80% from long range during the first quarter. Boston did make a run during the second half as the Celtics found their rhythm, but they didn’t have enough to pull off the comeback. Still, Joe Mazzulla walks away with his entire team at full health and in rhythm, while the Bucks can’t say the same. We have the latest on Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his scary non-contact leg injury that led to him exiting the game late in the third quarter.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Reaches 10k Points and Boston’s Reserves Close Out 62nd Win of Season Apr 08, 2024

We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown reaching 10,000 career points and Boston’s bench, led by Payton Pritchard, taking care of business in the fourth quarter against Portland’s starters. Brown finished with 26 points to lead the Celtics in a 124-107 win over Portland, and for the second straight game, Joe Mazzulla handed the reins to his bench crew to handle the fourth quarter. This time they not only maintained Boston’s lead against the other team’s starters, but they expanded it. This is two nights after they nearly gave away a 19-point lead against the Sacramento Kings, so as we discuss, Mazzulla’s coaching decisions are clearly leading to improved results.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Backups Secure Win Amid Crunch Time Chaos vs. Kings Starters Apr 06, 2024

It’s time to sound off in a wild final sequence that left the Boston Celtics with a 101-100 win over the Sacramento Kings thanks to a game-winning floater from none other than Xavier Tillman Sr. That’s right, the big man came up with the game-winning shot with 7.4 seconds left after Sacramento had erased a 19-point deficit and taken a one-point lead with 27 seconds left. This was after Joe Mazzulla rode with his bench players for the entirety of crunch time against Sacramento, while the Kings were using all of their starters. Tillman Sr. gave the Celtics the win, but Payton Pritchard was the guy who made the team tick all night long. We dive into his recent stretch of high-level ball and his team-best 21 points against Sacramento, and dissect Mazzulla’s decision to ride his reserves in crunch time.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Reach 60 Wins, Clinch Home-Court Advantage Through Playoffs Apr 04, 2024

We’re sounding off on Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics exploding during the fourth quarter, Kristaps Porzingis being ultra-efficient, and the Celtics clinching home-court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs with their 60th win of the season. It was all thanks to Boston outscoring the Oklahoma City Thunder 42-17 during the fourth quarter behind Brown’s 15-point explosion. The win gives the Celtics 60 wins for the first time since 2008-09, and it has some of our fans who sent in comments tonight dreaming about what that means for the NBA Finals in June.

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SOUND OFF: Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser Catch Fire as Boston Celtics Finish Road Trip 4-2 Apr 02, 2024

Sound Off with us as we talk Kristaps Porzingis efficiency, Sam Hauser’s red-hot shooting and Payton Pritchard’s passing after the Boston Celtics’ 118-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. And let’s not forget Boston’s second-half defense, which has now held its last four opponents to an average of just 43.5 percent shooting during the second half. The Celtics wrapped up their road trip with a 4-2 record and those two losses came by a combined three points, so we dive into the facts about how when the C’s lose, they BARELY lose.

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SOUND OFF: Dejounte Murray Scores 44, Answers Jaylen Brown’s Clutch Bucket in Atlanta Mar 29, 2024

Tonight we're sounding off on the Boston Celtics running experiments during the final 10 games of this season, their killer mindset, playing against physical teams, and what might need to change before the NBA Playoffs arrive. This is all after the Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks went down to the wire for the second time this week, this time heading to overtime after Jaylen Brown’s clutch basket during the final minute of regulation was answered by Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 3-pointer. At the end of OT, Brown hit another clutch shot with 6.6 seconds left before Dejounte Murray answered with a buzzer-beating jumper of his own to win the game. Murray wound up with 44 points on a ridiculous 44 shot attempts. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 31, while Brown added in 18. Tonight we dive into the Celtics running experiments during the final 10 games of this season, their killer mindset, playing against physical teams, and what might need to change before the NBA Playoffs arrive.

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SOUND OFF: Boston Celtics Cough Up 30-Point Lead, Fall to Atlanta Hawks Despite Jayson Tatum’s 37 Points Mar 26, 2024

The Boston Celtics were dominant early on and were playing the definition of perfect basketball, which led to a 44-22 lead after the first quarter. They led the Atlanta Hawks by as many as 30 points during the second quarter before the Hawks began a shocking comeback. Atlanta caught fire toward the end of the first half and remained hot during the second half and forced this game to go down to the wire. After the loss, Celtics fans joined the conversation on what led to this loss and how it can humble the Celtics, the importance of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday, and Boston’s late-game execution in clutch moments.

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SOUND OFF: Boston Celtics Win 9th Straight with Hot Shooting and Clutch Scoring from Jayson Tatum Mar 24, 2024

Even Chicago’s A-game wasn’t enough to take down the Boston Celtics while Boston was missing three starters. The Celtics played without Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis yet still found a way to win by double-digits against the Chicago Bulls. Jayson Tatum was at the center of a game-changing run late in the fourth quarter, while spot starters Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard capitalized on their opportunities. In tonight’s episode we cover the Celtics beating the Bulls during one of Chicago’s top performances of the season, Boston’s overall depth, and laying the numbers out with how much better the Celtics are on the offensive glass this season.

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SOUND OFF: Boston Celtics Win 8th Straight as Jaylen Brown scores 33 and Derrick White Flirts with Triple-Double Mar 23, 2024

The NBA's top scoring differential is going up, people! Another win, and another blowout win for the Boston Celtics as they take care of business on the road against the Detroit Pistons, 129-102. The C’s got the job done while missing Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford, and that’s thanks to big nights from Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. The Celtics have noe won eight straight games, and 19 of their last 21 overall. Tonight we take comments on Pritchard playing like an All-Star, Holiday’s current injury, the end of Boston’s bench, and what the Celtics have a chance to accomplish Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Hold Off Damian Lillard and Bucks with Clutch Points from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Mar 21, 2024

Boston controlled the majority of its game against Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks and led by 21 points during the fourth quarter before the Bucks battled back to make it a close game down the stretch. The Celtics responded during the final moments thanks to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scoring clutch points down the stretch. Tonight we cover what it means for the Celtics to win ugly, what we should take away from the Celtics facing Milwaukee’s zone defense, what went down during the fourth quarter, and overall takeaways from this win.

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SOUND OFF: Another Blowout Win for Celtics While Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford All Rest Mar 19, 2024

Another night, another blowout win for the Boston Celtics, who won their sixth consecutive game by double-digits with a 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons. Boston played without stars Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford yet still dominated and pulled ahead by as many as 29 points behind Jaylen Brown’s 31-point game and Derrick White’s first career triple-double. Tonight, we discuss how special this team’s mental approach is to continue dominating no matter who plays and who doesn’t, and then we take comments from Celtics Nation on the Celtics not playing many close games, the value of playing some close ones down the stretch, and tonight’s all-women broadcast on NBC Sports Boston.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Crush Suns Behind Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford Mar 15, 2024

What many would consider a “schedule loss” turned into an explosive win for the Boston Celtics on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Boston, coming off of a five-game road trip from which the team arrived home at 5:30am the night before, dominated a Suns team that had its Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal all available to play. That Big 3 wasn’t nearly enough, as the Celtics were unstoppable on offense and continued to play strong defense. Tonight we discuss how unbeatable the Celtics are when they’re ‘on,’ shutting down the national narrative that Boston can only win by shooting a ton of 3s, and the argument that the Celtics have not one but two guys who are playing like top-10 players in the NBA right now.

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SOUND OFF: Jayson Tatum and Derrick White Catch Fire, Luke Kornet Shines in Win over Utah Jazz Mar 13, 2024

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White broke out of their brief shooting slumps to fuel another double-digit win by the Celtics. On a night when Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford all were out with injuries, Luke Kornet stepped into the starting lineup and excelled at both ends, while the rest of the Stay Ready group delivered strong performances as well. We dive into a dominant start to the fourth quarter, JT and D-White getting back on track, Boston's reserves always being ready, and what the Celtics are looking forward to Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns.

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Grab 50th Win of Season While Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser Combine for 75 Points Mar 12, 2024

The Boston Celtics took care of business in Portland to log their NBA-leading 50th victory of the season. Boston took an early lead and never looked back, as it led for the final 45-plus minutes of the game. Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser were the team's leading scorers while the Celtics racked up an astonishing 34-to-3 assist-to-turnover ratio. After the game, Celtics Nation joined SOUND OFF to discuss grabbing the win, Hauser's hot shooting, a potential night off coming up for Tatum, and the fact that this game was lightning fast.

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SOUND OFF: Al Horford Comes Up Clutch, Jayson Tatum Finds Groove, and Celtics Overcome Kevin Durant's 45-Piece Mar 10, 2024

Coming off a two-game losing streak, the Boston Celtics needed a win in Phoenix - and they got it. Boston led for the final 37-plus minutes but had to stave off Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns during the second half. In the end, Al Horford drilled the shot that knocked the Suns out, all after Luke Kornet shined throughout the game and Jayson Tatum found his groove while scoring 22 points during the second half. Celtics Nation comments on Boston's ability to respond, Horford's clutch gene, the Celtics hunting out mismatches, Kornet's big night, and overcoming KD's monster night.

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SOUND OFF: Jaylen Brown Erupts for 41, but Celtics Fall To Defending Champs in Denver Mar 08, 2024

The Celtics continued their road trip Thursday night in Denver, where they took on the defending-champion Nuggets and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. This one had NBA Finals vibes around it from the opening tip and the game lived up to the hype. While Boston didn't play up to its standard, it still found a way to have possession of the ball during the final minute with a chance to take a lead, but Jayson Tatum couldn't connect. Celtics Nation joins Marc D'Amico in discussing everything that went down throughout the potential Finals preview.

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SOUND OFF: Chaos in Cleveland as Celtics Lose at Buzzer After 22-Point Lead Mar 06, 2024

A shocker in Cleveland as the Celtics gave up a 22-point, fourth-quarter after Cleveland caught absolute fire during the fourth. The Cavs went more than nine straight minutes without missing a shot from the field, a stretch that included eight consecutive makes from long range. The Celtics still had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but complete chaos ensued during the final second as Jayson Tatum was supposed to head to the free-throw line to win it, and then he wasn't, and then the Celtics seemingly were shorted some time on the clock before a jump ball at mid-court. We touch on it all with comments from Celtics Nation in the latest episode of Sound Off!

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SOUND OFF: Celtics Drub Dubs by 52 Points Mar 04, 2024

In the very first episode of our new postgame podcast SOUND OFF, Marc D'Amico and Celtics Nation sound off on the Boston Celtics' 52-point win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 3 at TD Garden. We cover Jaylen Brown and the Celtics taking this matchup personally, keeping level heads after the big win, it actually being #DifferentHere this season in Boston, Jayson Tatum's MVP candidacy, and much more.

We'll be back with more episodes of Sound Off after every Celtics game, and you can participate in the conversation by posting comments and reactions to Marc on X.

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