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The Celtics (59-20) extended their road winning streak to 9 in a row with a 119-117 overtime win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. The Celtics are now 33-7 on the road with 1 more to go and a season-high 39 games over .500. The Celtics are also 1 win away from 60 for the season. The Celtics went a perfect 4-0 against the Knicks during the regular season. The 2 teams could potentially meetup in the 2nd Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 

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Kristaps Porzingis tied a career-high with 8 3's and he scored 34. Jayson Tatum scored 32, including 16 in the 2nd Half and 4 more in OT. The Celtics hit 19 3's in the win, including 11 in the 2nd Half and OT. Jrue Holiday scored 16 for the Celtics. Karl Anthony Townes led New York with 34. 

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1st-Half Nuggets: The Celtics were down by as many as 9 in the 1st Quarter, but trailed by just 3 after 12 Minutes on a 3 by Jayson Tatum with 3 seconds remaining in the Quarter. Boston trailed by 11 in the 2nd Quarter and ended up trailing by 6 at Halftime. Karl Anthony Townes had a big 1st Half for the Knicks with 22 Points & 9 Rebounds. Jayson Tatum had 15 Points and Kristaps Porzingis added 14 Points in the 1st Half. The Knicks were 8-for-26 on 3's in the 1st Half. 

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Up Next: The Celtics move on to Orlando and face the Magic Wednesday night. It's the final regular season road game for the Celtics. Boston lost to the Magic in Orlando back in December. The Celtics final 2 games of the regular season are at home, and both come against the Charlotte Hornets Friday and Sunday. 

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NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous?

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering their young talent and draft prospects. The conversation shifts to the potential impact of landing the first overall pick and drafting Cooper Flagg, with speculation on how it could change the trajectory of struggling franchises. The hosts provide updates on their respective teams as the regular season winds down.

0:00 Intro: Most dangerous play-in team discussion

6:41 Bottom teams' futures: Wizards, Nets, Hornets

14:17 Impact of Cooper Flagg on lottery teams

21:59 Team updates: Pacers, Pistons, Magic, Heat

31:16 Cavs clinching top seed, Mitchell injury scare

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In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' title chances. They debate which team between the Celtics and Cavaliers is better equipped to handle the loss of a star player, with insights on Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and supporting casts. The panel also explores potential coaching changes in the Eastern Conference, focusing on teams like the Knicks and Bucks, while touching on the challenges faced by coaches like Tom Thibodeau and Doc Rivers.

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Can the Boston Celtics' defense hold up under pressure? With recent road trip performances sparking fan debates, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal dives into the mailbag to look at the Celtics recent inconsistency. He examines the team's defensive efforts, highlighting the roles of Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis. Karalis also explores Joe Mazzulla's coaching philosophy, revealing how he balances public perception with private player development. Plus, hear insights on Rajon Rondo's controversial comments about his championship experiences with the Celtics and Lakers.

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Can the Boston Celtics regain their "killer instinct" as they eye the top seed in the Eastern Conference? Dive into the Celtics' recent 122-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, where Derrick White's hot streak takes center stage.

Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' offensive and defensive strategies, highlighting key performances from Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis. Explore how the team's mentality compares to last season's championship drive and what challenges lie ahead, including Jayson Tatum's shot selection, and a matchup against the Houston Rockets and former coach Ime Udoka.

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The Celtics (32-14) ended their 4-Game Road Trip with a 122-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Arena in Dallas Saturday night. The Celtics went 3-1 on their west coast trip and return for their next 2 games in Boston.  The Celtics largest lead of the game was 25 Points in the 3rd Quarter.  The Mavericks never led at any point in the 2nd Half.      

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Leading Scorers: Derrick White scored 18 of his 23 in the 2nd Half.  Jayson Tatum scored 24 and Jayley Brown scored 21 in the win.  Jrue Holiday hit 5 3's and scored 17.  Kristaps Porzingis went for 18 Points, and he had 5 Assists & 4 Rebounds.  Quentin Grimes scored 20 Points, all in the 2nd Half, in the loss for the Mavericks, who are now 2-6 over their last 8 Games.

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#'s of the Night: The Celtics knocked down 20 3's in the win and are now 15-1 on the season when hitting 20 or more 3's.  It's just the 2nd time in the last 12 games where the Celtics hit 20 3's.  The Celtics are now 9-5 against the Western Conference with Saturday's win over the Mavericks.  The Celtics had a 20-Point lead after 3 Quarters.  It's the 11th time this season where the Celtics led by 20 or more heading to the 4th Quarter.  The Celtics had 4 Turnovers in the win, and all 4 came in the 2nd Half.  

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1st Half Nuggets:  The Celtics trailed by 10 in the 1st Quarter but were down just 4 after the 1st Quarter.  The Celtics scored the 1st 8 Points of the 2nd Quarter and outscored the Mavericks, 34-20, in the 2nd Quarter. Boston led by 10 at the Half. The Celtics did not commit a single turnover in the 1st Half and outscored the Mavericks, 15-0, on Points off Turnovers.  Boston had 4 players in Double Figures after the 1st 24 Minutes with Kristaps Porzingis leading the way with 13.        

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Up Next: The Celtics return to Boston for games against the Houston Rockets Monday night and the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night.  The Celtics then return to the road with games against the New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on the next Road Trip. 

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Can the Boston Celtics bounce back after a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers? Once again the Celtics went cold, but they still had their chances in the third quarter ... but they missed those too. 

John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' performance, focusing on key players like Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday. He examines the team's offensive strategy and highlights crucial moments that could have shifted the game's outcome. With insights into the Celtics' defensive stops and the impact of Kristaps Porzingis, this analysis offers a comprehensive look at the game.

Will the Celtics learn from this setback? Tune in for an engaging discussion on the Celtics' path forward and what it means.

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The Celtics (31-14) could not make it 3 wins in a row as they fell on the 2nd night of a back-to-back with a 117-96 loss to the Lakers at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday night.  The Celtics never led at any point after the 1st Quarter and trailed by 28 Points in the 4th Quarter.  Positive News from Thursday.  It's the 4th time this season where the Celtics were held below 100 Points and all 4 have come in the last 10 Games.  Jayson Tatum was named as an NBA All-Star starter on Thursday. It's his 5th straight season where he's been voted in as a starter and the 6th of his career.  

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Leading Scorers: Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 22 Points.  Jaylen Brown scored 17. Tatum went 5-for-12 from the field and scored 16. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 24 Points & 8 Rebounds. LeBron James scored 20 Points and had 14 Rebounds and 6 Assists.  Austin Reaves hit 4 3's and scored 23 Points. 

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#'s of the Night: The Celtics trailed after 3 Quarters for the 2nd straight game and for just the 4th time in their last 21 games.  The Lakers were 15-for-35 on 3's and the Celtics were 14-for-41 on 3's.  It's the 8th time this season where the opposing team hit more 3's than the Celtics.  Payton Pritchard was 2-for-12 from the field and 1-for-5 on 3's and had 7 Points.  The Celtics are now 5-3 on the 2nd night of a back-to-back on the season.    

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1st Half Nuggets: The Lakers closed out the opening quarter on a 17-5 run and led by 11 after the 1st 12 Minutes. The Lakers outrebounded the Celtics, 16-8, in the 1st Quarter.  LA knocked down 11 3's and shot 50.0 % overall from the field in the 1st Half. The Celtics trailed by 19 at Halftime, their largest Halftime deficit of the season. Anthony Davis had 14 and LeBron James had 12 in the 1st Half. Kristaps Porzingis had 17 at the Half for the Celtics.        

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Up Next: Boston's current road trip concludes with a meeting against the Mavericks in Dallas on Saturday.  The Celtics are (7-4) against the Western Conference.  After Saturday's game with the Mavericks, the Celtics return to Boston for games against the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls. 

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Can the Boston Celtics maintain their momentum after a thrilling overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers? With Jaden Springer's game-changing performance and the absence of key players like Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics' survived the shorthanded Clippers.

Host John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics' late-game execution issues and highlights performances from Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Derrick White. Discover how Neemias Queta's contributions and Joe Mazzulla's coaching decisions influenced the game's outcome. As the Celtics prepare for a crucial matchup against the Lakers, Karalis explores the potential impact of a full roster and the significance of this national TV game.

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The Celtics (31-13) needed overtime Wednesday night but in the end beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 117-113, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.  With Wednesday night's win over the Clippers, the Celtics are a season-high 18 games over .500.  The Celtics have also won back-to-back games for the 1st time since winning 3 in a row at the end of December and into early January with wins over the Raptors, Timberwolves and Rockets.  The Celtics were without Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford. 

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Leading Scorers: Jayson Tatum scored 24 and Jaylen Brown added 25 in the win for the Celtics. Derrick White hit 4 3's and scored 15 of his 20 in the 2nd Half and Overtime.  Sam Hauser hit 5 3's and scored 15. The Celtics Bench scored 31 Points with Neemias Queta scoring 11 and Payton Pritchard scoring 9 Points.  Jaden Springer hit a 3 late in the 4th Quarter and 1 in overtime and he finished with 8 Points.   

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#'s of the Night: The game featured 25 lead changes and 16 ties.  Boston improved to 3-2 in overtime this season with the win.  The Celtics started Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser in the same lineup for the 1st time this season. It's the Celtics 18th different starting lineup in the team's 1st 44 games this season. Jaden Springer had a regular-season career-high 4 steals off the Bench.  Derrick Jones Jr. scored a career-high 29 Points in the loss for the Clippers, who have lost 2 in a row.      

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1st Half Nuggets: The Celtics and Clippers both shot over 60% overall in the 1st Quarter.  Boston trailed by 1 going to the 2nd Quarter.  Derrick Jones Jr. scored 17 in the 1st Quarter for the Clippers.  Sam Hauser hit 3 3's in the 1st Quarter for the Celtics.  Jayson Tatum ended up with 13 in the 1st Half and Hauser and Jaylen Brown finished with 12 Points apiece in the 1st Half.  The Celtics led by 1, 60-59, going to the Half.  The 1st Half had 19 lead changes and 10 ties.    

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Up Next: The Celtics are right back at it Thursday with their 1st match-up of the season against the Lakers.  The trip concludes with a meeting against the Mavericks in Dallas on Saturday.  The Celtics are (7-4) against the Western Conference.  After Saturday's game with the Mavericks, the Celtics return to Boston for games against the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls. 

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