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CelticsCast: Celtics Storm back from 17 down and the Return of Rob

By BallinOpinions / April 22, 2022

With the Celtics going up 2-0 and Robert Williams returning for game 3 in Brooklyn, things are looking pretty good for the Celtics . It is important to remember that there is a long way to go, but nonetheless it is impossible to love and appreciate the growth this Celtics team has shown. Patrick and Lucas break it all down.

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CelticsCast: Marcus Smart Wins the DPOY! + Fan Call-Ins

By BallinOpinions / April 20, 2022

Lucas and Patrick celebrate the well deserved Defensive Player of the Year award that was received by Marcus Smart this week. They cover how the award was received by players and media alike (Spoiler; some media members were not happy). Praise was showered on Smart by other elite defenders from Mikal Bridges, Draymond Green, and Celtics defensive legend Tony Allen. They then talk about Kyrie and what he has to say postgame, and then open up the room foe listeners of the live show to share some questions and opinions.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Win Game One at the Buzzer

By BallinOpinions / April 18, 2022

https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/c8529154-1ead-4c81-b90a-e13f1e31daea/stream.mp3 The Celtics go up 1-0 in their first round series following an EPIC game against the Nets. It was a back and forth game that looked like it would end with some Kyrie triples, but the Celtics fought back after losing a 15 point lead to win at the buzzer. Pat and Lucas look […]

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CelticsCast: Celtics Look Forward to the Nets for the Second Consecutive Year

By BallinOpinions / April 15, 2022

Pat and Lucas cover a series that has plenty of fireworks on and off the court. Drawing the nets in round one may not be the best scenario, but you need to play who’s in front of you. Both hosts rank the best players in the series, and give their final prediction. Lucas and Patrick will be back on Sunday.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Regular Season in Review

By BallinOpinions / April 13, 2022

The Celtics regular season is finally over! They finish the season with a 51-31, and Pat has some trivia about where that falls in Celtics history as far best seasons. Lucas then asks Pat some trivia about where Jaylen and Jayson’s scoring season stack up against guys like Bird, Havlicek, and Pierce. They review some of the biggest things and best moments from throughout the season, and then tease next episodes preview of their playoff rematch.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Split a Pair Ahead of Final Games

By BallinOpinions / April 8, 2022

Patrick and Lucas are back with with a special 100th episode! Lucas and Pat talk briefly about how it has been getting to 100 episodes, and then break down the last two games in which the Celtics went 1-1 against the Bulls and Bucks. They then dive into playoff scenarios and which playoff road they like the most as far as playoff opponents are concerned.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Topple Pacers and Wizards

By BallinOpinions / April 6, 2022

The Celtics get back in the W column with back to back wins against some weaker teams. While the Pacers game was a story of survival, the Wizards game was more of a “the floodgates are opening” type of victory. Patrick and Lucas cover these games and also look forward to the Bulls game.

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CelticsCast: Celtics-Bulls Preview with SportsEthos Bulls!

By BallinOpinions / April 4, 2022

Patrick and Lucas preview a potential playoff series against the Bulls with SportsEthos Bulls hosts Keith and Trey. They dive into strengths and weaknesses of both teams, x-factors, and predictions for the series. Much to Patrick and Lucas’s delight, Trey and Keith sing the praises of the Celtics and superstar Jayson Tatum. With that being said, some reasons the Bulls could pose a threat are also covered. Overall a great conversation with some very knowledgeable guests.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Can’t Handle the Heat

By BallinOpinions / March 31, 2022

Pat and Lucas break down what was a tough loss against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. A lot of fans were upset with the officiating, but ultimately poor execution, turnovers, and missed layups are what did the Celtics in. They also cover the successful surgery had by Robert Williams III, and debate The negative repercussions of Derrick White’s shooting struggles.

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Celtics Facing Some Injury Adversity

By BallinOpinions / March 29, 2022

The Celtics split a pair of games, Jayson Tatum wins another player of the week, but the headline unfortunately is some bad news. Robert Williams suffered a torn meniscus against the Timberwolves, and is now facing the prospect of surgery. The Celtics ended up winning that game, and then lost a shorthanded battle against division rival Toronto. Pat and Lucas look forward to some upcoming games, as well as some potential award winners.

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CelticsCast: The Celtics Play Some Jazz

By BallinOpinions / March 25, 2022

The Celtics blow out the Jazz in convincing fashion, winning 125-97. They shot the ball phenomenally and managed to hold the Jazz under 100 points for the first time in 12 games. Lucas and Patrick break down the game as well as the updated standings and playoff picture.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Go 4-0 Out West

By BallinOpinions / March 23, 2022

Patrick and Lucas cover a 4-0 (4-0!!!!) west coast trip against the Warriors, Kings, Nuggets and Thunder. They talk about Grant “Batman” Williams and give each Celtics player a DC comp (and one Marvel). They rave about how well the Celtics have been over the last couple months and end up looking ahead to possible playoff matchups.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Split a Pair and #5 Goes into the Rafters

By BallinOpinions / March 16, 2022

The Celtics split a pair of games and lose a tough one on the night of KG’s retirement ceremony. Things are still looking good for the Celtics going forward as they are positioned for success in the playoffs. Patrick and Lucas cover both games as well as the emotional ceremony.

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CelticsCast: Celtics Storm Back in Second Half

By BallinOpinions / March 2, 2022

The Celtics recover from a lackluster first half performance to come back and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-98. After Jaylen Brown went down with an ankle injury, numerous other players stepped up in his absence. Patrick and Lucas are here to break it all down for you!

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CelticsCast: Derrick White Helps Lead the Celtics to 8 Straight

By BallinOpinions / February 14, 2022

Derrick White is officially a Celtic, and he helps them to wins over both the Nuggets and the Hawks! Patrick and Lucas are here to cover the Celtics playing and prevailing over some better competition, and to discuss how Derrick fits into the Celtics team as currently constructed. Also, Lucas harps on how Celtics fans should be thankful for a few players that we are lucky enough to have on the team.

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