SOUND OFF with the Boston Celtics

Mitchell Robinson was out Sunday in Orlando due to rest, making this matchup the first “next-man-up” game of the season for the Boston Celtics. Luckily for them, they had Neemias Queta and Luka Garza ready to deliver in their increased roles. We break down how the big men excelled in their own ways, plus dive into Boston’s multiple responses to Orlando’s runs during the fourth quarter, and continued praise for Paul George’s defense.

Payton Pritchard was the center of an offensive juggernaut during the first half of Friday’s NBA Cup game between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. Pritchard scored 20 during the first half on 7-for-10 shooting and was making an impact in literally every facet of the game. Meanwhile, Paul George grabbed another three steals and continues to impress with his high level of defensive anticipation and IQ. We break it all down in the latest episode of SOUND OFF.

One of the best performances of the decorated career of one Jayson Tatum. There’s no doubt about it. His 40-point barrage against the Brooklyn Nets led the Boston Celtics to an overtime victory on the second night of a back-to-back, and it was all in historic fashion that places him next to Larry Bird in Celtics history. Marc D’Amico dives into the performance, the game-winning play, lessons learned for Boston’s big men, and Jordan Walsh’s unsung performance.

Payton Pritchard torched the Chicago Bulls for 19 points during the third quarter, tying his career high for single-quarter scoring. He led the way for Boston with 28 points, but Jayson Tatum set the tone during the first half with his downhill play that led to him scoring 19 of his own, including two buzzer-beaters, during the opening half. Plus, Hugo Gonzalez, Chris Cenac Jr. and Mike Conley got their first extended run of the season and all delivered highlight moments for Boston.

Jayson Tatum went bonkers during clutch time, delivering seven straight points off of wildly difficult shots to propel the Celtics into the winner’s circle. He bounced back from his subpar first game in a massive way to lead the C’s to victory, all while outperforming Jalen Brunson throughout the entire game – especially during the clutch. Neemias Queta also delivered a strong performance off the bench, including just the second 3-pointer of his carer, as Boston righted the ship and won its first game of the season on Opening Night at TD Garden.

The Celtics led by as many as 22 points during the second half before eventually surrendering a 23-0 run by the Pistons, which vaulted Detroit into the winner's circle. Boston couldn't stop the leak after a strong first three quarters that featured a monster debut from Paul George (38 points). We break it all down in the first SOUND OFF episode of the 2026-27 season.

We're hearing big things about the two players the Boston Celtics chose in the 2026 NBA Draft: Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27, and Dillon Mitchell at No. 40. We detail everything being said about these two guys, and what they bring to the table for Boston, in special NBA Draft edition of SOUND OFF.

It's time to react to a Game 7 for the ages between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. Joe Mazzulla was using Jedi mind tricks throughout the game and that helped to make it feel like the Celtics were just a shot away from pulling off the comeback, upset win. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Neemias Queta delivered for Boston, but so too did Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey for Philadelphia. Let's break it all down, including just how magical and unexpected this season was for the Celtics.

Philadelphia has forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after rattling off consecutive wins with its back against the wall. What’s our first reaction to a looming Game 7? What stood out in Game 6 that needs to change Saturday? We dive into it all here.

Joel Embiid looked like MVP-Embiid during Game 5, but he had plenty of help as Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Quentin Grimes all delivered great games for the 76ers as well. Meanwhile, after Boston led 78-70 late in the third quarter, its offense went ice cold down the stretch. You won’t believe how long the team went without scoring a field goal during the fourth quarter.

A week ago Philly fans were chanting, “We want Boston!” Just tonight they thought they had a chance to even the series up now that their former MVP, Joel Embiid, was back in the lineup. Well Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics ripped the heart out of those fans during Game 4 by demolishing the Sixers by 32 points. What was the game plan? How did this happen? Let’s discuss.

The Celtics needed to come through in the clutch in order to pull off a win on the road Friday night in Philly. They delivered on that need, as Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jayson Tatum all gave Boston huge moments during a critical Game 3 win. We dive into the importance of the win – which might be more significant than meets the eye – plus dive into all of the clutch play that has teed the Celtics up nicely for Sunday’s Game 4.

They were counted out and overlooked – again. Sunday was supposed to be a blowout. The Orlando Magic had everything to play for. The Boston Celtics had nothing to play for (at least seeding-wise). Nearly all of Boston’s top players were out. Orlando was completely healthy. And what did the Celtics do? They shocked the NBA world with an incredible victory on the final night of the season to throw a wrench into the play-in tournament. Show some love for Baylor Scheierman, Ron Harper Jr., Luka Garza and John Tonje, who all had career nights in the perfect exclamation point to end a magical regular season.

Think about what the Boston Celtics were perceived to be before training camp. Now recognize what they are today: the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Friday’s blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans, which featured not one, but TWO historic NBA achievements, locked in the Celtics’ playoff position. Their offense was unstoppable. And Nikola Vucevic? He’s baaaack!

Baylor Scheierman was as impressive as ever Thursday night in New York, coming off the bench for 20 points that gave the Celtics a chance to win on a night when Jaylen Brown was out with injury. We dive into Scheierman’s performance, the importance of Jayson Tatum’s emotional return to MSG, and what went wrong for Boston down the stretch.

It’s that time of year folks! Joe Mazzulla used Tuesday night’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets as an opportunity to stretch out the minutes of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Derrick white, all of whom played the entire fourth quarter to spur a game-changing run. It’s another win by the Celtics against another red-hot team – which seems to be the norm of late - even while LaMelo Ball went off for a game-high 36 points. We discuss, plus dive into the dynamic of Nikola Vucevic and Luka Garza and their roles in the rotation right now.

Boston played its first fully-healthy game of the season Sunday afternoon, and the team looked damn good while doing so. With Nikola Vucevic back after missing a month, along with Jayson Tatum and the rest of the crew, the Celtics controlled the Toronto Raptors for a 14-point win while scoring at a record pace from inside the paint. We discuss the offense, Tatum’s minutes being stretched in a way that preps him for the playoffs, and much more.

The Celtics have been making history all season. They did it again Friday night. Listen to find out the multiple historical achievements Boston notched while crushing the Milwaukee Bucks by 32 points. We also discuss the top-to-bottom, high-level play of the rotation right now, which featured a huge night Friday from Neemias Queta – which was exactly what the Celtics planned to happen.

Jaylen Brown (43 points) and Jayson Tatum (25 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists) were EXCEPTIONAL Wednesday night. Some might even say they’re heading toward “the most dangerous they’ve ever been as a duo” territory. We discuss! Plus, recapping Boston’s incredible offensive performance that featured a historic first quarter, and why there was never a reason to think that Miami had a chance to pull off a dramatic comeback.

On a night in which the Celtics were missing both Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta, they struggled to put the ball through the basket - particularly during the second half. That being said, Luka Garza shined in a spot start and is a big reason why the Celtics were tied up heading into the half. We spotlight his performance and what caused the Celtics to fade during the second half against a surging Atlanta Hawks team.