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The Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston is hosted by Insider Chris Forsberg. Guests include players, coaches, management and media members from around the NBA. New episodes drop every week.

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Will the Celtics extend Jrue Holiday after April 1?

Chris Forsberg does a deep dive on whether the Celtics should extend Jrue Holiday. Ryan Bernardoni joins to crunch the numbers on what it would take to keep this team together for the future.  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/w9SQ9fhV1nY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

47m
Mar 26
POSTGAME POD: C's blow 30-point first half lead in loss to the Hawks

The Celtics lose to the Hawks, 120-118 after leading by 30 points in the first half. Boston, which loses a game in which they led by 30+ for the first time since the 1996-97 season, falls to 57-15 on the season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game 8:50- Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction following the loss 13:20- Joe Mazzulla breaks down what went wrong for Boston 14:30- Kristaps Porzingis shares what the main lesson needs to be for the team after the loss 15:45- Jaylen Brown press conference 17:15- Jayson Tatum press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23m
Mar 26
POSTGAME POD: Celtics one win away from securing #1 seed in the East after win over Bulls

The Celtics continue their win streak after beating the Bulls 124-113. Chris Forsberg and the Postgame crew react to the Celtics' win, Sam Hauser's franchise record and Luke Kornet's dominance on the boards. Plus, we hear from head coach Joe Mazzulla, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet and a 1-on-1 walk-off interview with Al Horford.  Presented by 24 Auto Group See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24m
Mar 24
POSTGAME POD: Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard lead Celtics to victory in Detroit for eighth straight win

The shorthanded Celtics took care of business Friday night beating the Pistons 129-102. Our Postgame crew reacts to the win, plus we get a 1-on-1 with Jaylen Brown, and hear from Payton Pritchard and head coach Joe Mazzulla.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24m
Mar 23
Checking in on the Celtics’ regular season to-do list, and awards talk with Chris Mannix

Have the Celtics answered all the question marks surrounding them this season? How important is the emergence of Payton Pritchard and the improved play of Jaylen Brown?     2:30-What's Mannix’s BIGGEST concern about the Celtics?  3:30-The importance of Payton Pritchard  5:00-Should the Celtics want to avoid Miami in the first round?  6:30-Giving credit to Joe Mazzulla  12:30-Who will be the X-factor for the Celtics in the playoffs?  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/NedwwBf2gMo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23m
Mar 21
POSTGAME POD: C's hold off Bucks' late run in potential ECF preview

The Celtics hold off Damian Lillard and the Bucks' fourth-quarter surge and get the win, 122-119, to improve to 55-14 this season, and lower their magic number to clinch the top seed in the East to three with 13 games to play. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game 7:50- Abby Chin catches up with Jaylen Brown in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the game, then Brian Scalabrine and Eddie House join Amina Smith to offer instant reaction 15:30- Derrick White praises Payton Pritchard's energy and play vs. the Bucks 16:20- Pritchard reacts to Patrick Beverley's 'too small' gesture towards Boston during the first half 17:20- Chris Mannix and Eddie House break down why Jayson Tatum is the definition of a closer and clutch player, despite recent narratives claiming otherwise 19:50- Jayson Tatum press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24m
Mar 21
POSTGAME POD: Derrick White earns first career triple-double in blowout win vs. Pistons

Derrick White's first career triple-double leads the way for the once-again shorthanded Celtics in their 119-94 win over the Pistons. Boston improves to 31-3 at home and 54-14 overall this season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 10:50- Jen Rizzotti, Ashley Battle, Abby Chin, DiJonai Carrington and Zora Stephenson join Amina Smith to offer instant reaction. Then, Kayla Burton catches up with Derrick White in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 16:10- Joe Mazzulla and Payton Pritchard react to D-White's triple-double 17:55- Derrick White discusses the experience of trying to complete his first career triple-double 20:00- Kristaps Porzingis speaks after his first game back since March 7th Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24autogroup.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28m
Mar 19
POSTGAME POD: Hauser goes off for 10 three-pointers in blowout win vs. Wizards

The Celtics win easy in D.C., beating the Wizards 130-104 to improve to 53-14 this season. Sam Hauser was on fire, finishing 10/13 from behind the arc, four short of the NBA record, before leaving the game in the second half with an injury. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 7:40- Forsberg joins Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine, Drew Carter and Tom Giles to offer instant reaction following the win. Then Abby Chin catches up with Payton Pritchard in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 14:15- Joe Mazzulla shares his thoughts on it feeling like a home game for the C's in Washington 14:50- Al Horford praises Hauser's impressive night and breaks down the team's mindset down the stretch of the regular season 17:40- Jayson Tatum press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26m
Mar 18
Is Jaylen Brown playing the best basketball of his career?

Chris Forsberg does a deep dive on the impressive play of Jaylen Brown this season. Later, Jaylen discusses what’s led to his success this year.   Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/8PTujCSCLjM See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21m
Mar 16
POSTGAME POD: C's take care of business at home, clinch playoff spot with blowout win vs. Suns

The Celtics beat the Suns for the second time in less than a week, 127-112 the final. Boston led by five at the half, but blew things open with a 37-point third quarter on their way to their 51st win of the season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 6:40- Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction and analysis following the win. Then, Abby Chin catches up with Jrue Holiday in an exclusive 1-on-1 12:20- Al Horford praises his teammates' efforts on defense in shutting down Kevin Durant 13:25- Jaylen Brown press conference 15:10- Jayson Tatum press conference 17:10- Joe Mazzulla explains why he blocked Royce O'Neale's after-the-whistle shot, and the postgame crew react to the play as well Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21m
Mar 15
POSTGAME POD: Celtics' depth on display in win over Jazz

Chris Forsberg, Scal, Eddie House, Drew Carter and Amina Smith break down the Celtics' win over the Utah Jazz. Plus, Abby Chin goes 1-on-1 with Derrick White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25m
Mar 13
POSTGAME POD: C's first to 50 this season with wire-to-wire win vs. Portland

The Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 121-99 to secure their 50th win of the season - the first team in the NBA to do that this year. Boston, shorthanded in the effort, led wire-to-wire behind impressive performances from Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, among others. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 6:50- Forsberg and Brian Scalabrine join Amina Smith to offer their instant reaction and analysis. Then, Abby Chin catches up with Sam Hauser in an exclusive 1-on-1 following the win 10:20- Joe Mazzulla press conference 14:30- Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum joint press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23m
Mar 12
POSTGAME POD: Celtics beat Suns to snap two-game skid

Chris Forsberg, Scal and Amina Smith break down the C's much-needed win over the Phoenix Suns. They discuss what they saw from the Jays and the bench's impact. Plus, Abby Chin talks with Luke Kornet and you'll also hear from Jayson Tatum and Al Horford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Mar 10
After a roller coaster week, how are we feeling about the Boston Celtics?

How concerned should Celtics fans be following back-to-back losses? Chris Forsberg and John Tomase discuss Jayson Tatum’s struggles in clutch situations and the impressive play of Jaylen Brown since All-Star break.    3:00-Concerns with Jayson Tatum in the clutch  9:00-Should Joe Mazzulla change the end of game plays?  16:00-All signs point to Celtics-Nuggets finals?  19:30-Jaylen Brown surging since All-Star break  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/ZRx1RYMQpBk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33m
Mar 08
POSTGAME POD: C's on losing end of a 'championship-level game' vs. Nuggets

The Celtics lose to the Nuggets, 115-109 after falling just short in their effort to overcome a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit. With the loss, Boston finishes 0-2 against the defending champions this season and loses two straight games for the first time since November. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 10:40- Eddie House and Drew Carter join Amina Smith to offer instant reaction and analysis following the loss 17:05- Joe Mazzulla discusses the team's missed chances late to win the game 17:40- Kristaps Porzingis press conference 22:25- Jaylen Brown press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26m
Mar 08
POSTGAME POD: Celtics blow 22-point lead as 11-game win streak comes to an end

Chris Forsberg, Amina Smith and Eddie House break down what went wrong for the C's in their 105-104 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, hear from Joe Mazzulla and Krsitaps Porzingis after the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

32m
Mar 06
POSTGAME POD: Celtics destroy Warriors with statement win

Chris Forsberg, Eddie House, Scal and Amina Smith share their takeaways from the Celtics' dominant 140-88 win over the Golden State Warriors. You'll also hear from Derrick White, Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown after the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Mar 04
POSTGAME POD: C's win 10th straight with DOMINANT showing vs. the Mavericks

The Celtics have now won ten straight games, beating the Mavericks 138-110 to improve to 28-3 at home and 47-12 overall this season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game 5:40- Eddie House joins Amina Smith to offer instant reaction and analysis, then Abby Chin catches up with Jaylen Brown in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the win 11:20- Kristaps Porzingis joins our postgame crew for an exclusive conversation 17:15- Jayson Tatum press conference 21:45- Jaylen Brown press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Mar 02
Getting to know Xavier Tillman, and a chat with Jrue Holiday

Chris Forsberg catches up with one of the newest members of the Celtics, Xavier Tillman to learn more about him on and off the court. Then Forsberg breaks down some of the latest news surrounding Jrue Holiday before Abby Chin goes 1-on-1 with the C’s guard.   1:40- Chris goes 1-on-1 with Xavier Tillman 11:15- Chris reacts to the news that Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum will be members of Team USA and what is means for Holiday’s future in Boston 19:10- Abby sits down with Jrue Holiday for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TnTFjNheyj4 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26m
Feb 29
POSTGAME POD: Celtics beat 76ers to earn ninth straight win

Chris Forsberg, Eddie House, Scal and Amina Smith break down the Celtics' 117-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, Abby Chin talks exclusively with Jayson Tatum and we take you inside the locker room to hear from Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

34m
Feb 28
POSTGAME POD: C's shoot the lights out to knock off the Knicks for eighth straight win

After a back-and-forth first half, the Celtics come out hot in the third quarter and don't look back, beating the Knicks 116-102 for their eighth straight win and 45th overall on the season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the game 8:20- Abby Chin catches up with Jrue Holiday in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the win 9:40- Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Amina Smith to offer instant reaction and analysis 17:05- Joe Mazzulla praises Jayson Tatum's ability to control the game with his passing and defense 18:25- Jaylen Brown press conference 21:45- Kristaps Porzingis press conference Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29m
Feb 25
POSTGAME POD: Celtics return from All-Star break with impressive win in Chicago

Chris Forsberg, Eddie House and Amina Smith break down the Celtics' 129-112 win over the Chicago Bull. They discuss Derrick White's all-around impressive night and Luke Kornet's incredible celebration. Plus, Abby Chin talks with Derrick White and you'll hear from Jayson Tatum on the MVP race See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29m
Feb 23
"I should not have got ejected” - Brad Stevens reflects on 10-year anniversary of lone career ejection

Chris Forsberg does a deep dive on Brad Stevens’ historic ejection against the Sacramento Kings.     1:00-The history behind the ejection  4:00-Brad Stevens reflects on his ejection  9:00-Former Celtics assistant coach Micah Shrewsberry interview  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/x3wyKrLWbqw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22m
Feb 22
Tatum, Celtics are the talk of the town at All-Star weekend

Chris Forsberg discusses what the rest of the NBA had to say about the Celtics at All-Star weekend. Kendrick Perkins joins to share his thoughts on the Celtics’ title chances, the impact of Porzingis, and why Jayson Tatum is his vote for MVP.    4:00-Kendrick Perkins gives his NBA Finals prediction  5:00-Perk on the impact of Porzingis  6:30-Does Jayson Tatum deserve the MVP award?  7:30-Giving credit to Joe Mazzulla  Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/KkSxig_XQoQ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19m
Feb 17
POSTGAME POD: C's have 'nothing but love' in 50-POINT win to head into the break

The Celtics head into the All-Star break in style, blowing out the Brooklyn Nets 136-86 to improve to 26-3 at home and 43-12 overall on the season. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game and where the team stands entering the break 9:25- Abby Chin catches up with Sam Hauser in an exclusive 1-on-1 following the win, then Forsberg, Eddie House and Tom Giles offer their instant reaction and analysis 15:30- Joe Mazzulla reflects on being the fifth-fastest NBA head coach to earn their 100th career win 16:30- Kristaps Porzingis press conference 25:00- Derrick White shares his last-minute Valentine's Day advice Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27m
Feb 15
POSTGAME POD: Jayson Tatum drops 41 points in win over Brooklyn

Chris Forsberg, Eddie House and Tom Giles break down the C's 118-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, Abby Chin goes 1-on-1 with Jayson Tatum and you'll hear from Jrue Holiday at the podium See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21m
Feb 14
POSTGAME POD: Jaylen Brown and Duncan Robinson get into scuffle as Celtics hold off Heat rally down in Miami

The Celtics defeat the Miami Heat 110-106 in a very physical game. Chris Forsberg reacts to the win, our Postgame crew reacts to Jaylen Brown's flagrant. Plus Abby Chin goes 1-on-1 with Al Horford, and we hear from Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis! Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24autogroup.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

32m
Feb 11
POST POD: C's beat Wizards; exclusive 1-on-1s with Brad Stevens, Xavier Tillman

The Celtics beat the Wizards, 133-129 to improve to 25-3 at home and 40-12 overall this season. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis led the way, combining for 69 points to turn things around for Boston in the second half after a sluggish start to the game. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the win 6:40- Forsberg chats with Brad Stevens 1-on-1 following the NBA trade deadline 18:40- Abby Chin catches up with one of the newest Celtics, Xavier Tillman in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 21:50- Jaylen Brown shares his thoughts on the win over the Wizards and previews Tatum's potential involvement in his dunk contest performance Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31m
Feb 10
Celtics add Tillman, Springer; Which rival should C's be most worried about?

Chris Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine and Tom Giles discuss the Celtics' moves at the trade deadline. What will Xavier Tillman and Jaden Springer bring to Boston? Plus, which team should the Celtics be most worried about? 1:00 - Breaking down Celtics' moves at the trade deadline 11:30 - Did the Celtics do enough? 20:00 - Which team is the biggest threat to Boston after the trade deadline? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

34m
Feb 09
POSTGAME POD: White, Porzingis lead the way in gritty C's win vs. the Hawks

The Celtics beat the Hawks 125-117 to improve to 24-3 at home and 39-12 overall this season. Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis led the way for Boston, finishing with 21 and 31 points respectively, including 12 points in the fourth quarter for White. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the win and looks ahead to Thursday's trade deadline 12:35- Abby Chin catches up with Derrick White in an exclusive 1-on-1 following the win, then Forsberg, Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine join Amina Smith to offer instant reaction 20:00- Kristaps Porzingis explains why he was so excited about his-near corner three-pointer and discusses trying to get details out of Jaylen Brown about potentially participating in the dunk contest 21:00- Jayson Tatum press conference 26:35- Joe Mazzulla reacts to the Xavier Tillman trade and praises the forward's defensive versatility Presented by 24AutoGroup.com http://24AutoGroup.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28m
Feb 08