First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast
Episodes
The Celtics are ONE win away from the NBA Finals
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been almost 24 hours and we are still freaking out over the Boston Celtics' ridiculous comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. What were the key mo...
"Hang it in the f***ing Lourve" | Celtics overcome 18pt deficit to take a 3-0 lead (Celtics Late Night)
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a comeback!! The Celtics made a ridiculous comeback in Indy to take a 3-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday was incredible despite his illness, Al Horfor...
Checking in as the series shifts to Indiana | w/ Dan Greenberg
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead heading into Game 3 in Indiana. Do the Pacers have any chance if Tyrese Haliburton is legitimately injure...
Jaylen Brown Lifts the Celtics to a 2-0 Series Lead (Celtics Late Night)
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaylen Brown's efficient 40 points led the Celtics to a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving the Celtics just two wins away from a retur...
Jaylen Brown's late-game heroics lead the Celtics to a Game 1 victory
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a ridiculous finish! The Celtics outlast the Indiana Pacers and take a 1-0 series lead, largely in thanks to some extremely clutch Jaylen Brown h...
Celtics Pacers Mega Preview w/ Dan Greenberg
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan “Greenie” Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview the Eastern Conference Finals. How will the Celtics attack the Pacers? Does Indy ho...
End of Series Awards | Round 2
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics wrapped up their Round 2 series against the Cavs in 5 games, which means it's time to hand out end-of-series awards! Plus, the evol...
The Al Horford Game | Celtics Return to the ECF
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go ahead and scratch "Al Horford Game" off your Celtics bingo card. Al Horford made the Cavs regret their gameplan by torching them on both sides of t...
Jrue's defense and Tatum's all-round play lift Boston to a 3-1 lead
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum's 33 points helped the Celtics outlast a Donovan Mitchell-less Cleveland Cavaliers to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. How did t...
What a response! Celtics go up 2-1
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics responded to recent criticism in the best way possible, by winning convincingly on the road in the freakin' playof...
What went wrong in Game 2, and how might the Celtics respond?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was rough. Just not good no matter how you slice it. What went wrong for the Celtics in Game 2? What's up with Jayson Tatum? How will the C...
Jaylen and D-White lead the way as the Celtics go up 1-0
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaylen Brown threw the first punch in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, eventually leading the Celtics to a convincing game 1 win over the Cavs. Der...
Previewing Celtics vs Cavs Round 2 w/ Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cleveland Cavaliers squeaked out a Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic and are now destined to face the Boston Celtics in the 2nd round of the 2024 ...
Series Wrap-Up Mega Pod
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've had 24 hours to digest, what comes to mind when you think back on the Boston Celtics' round 1 series win over the Miami Heat? Plus, end...
Devil Magic Defeated, Celtics Win in 5
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They did it. The Celtics closed out Miami in 5 games. This is our "Celtics Late Night' show streamed right after the game. We'll be back tomorrow with...
The Derrick White Game (and Speculating Wildly About KP's Calf)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derrick White was pretty much the entire Celtics offense in their Game 4 win in Miami, but what is going on with Kristaps Porzingis' injury? What are ...
How the Celtics Won Game 3 and What to Expect For Game 4
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did the Boston Celtics change up their approach to ensure a Game 3 win? How will the Miami Heat respond in Game 4? Plus, unsung heroes from Game 3...
A Defensive Masterclass | Celtics Win Game 3
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics brought the best version of their defense down to Miami for Game 3, limiting the Miami Heat to just 84 points and shutting down their peri...
How Will the Celtics and Heat Adjust? | Game 3 Preview w/ Dan Greenberg
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will the Boston Celtics adjust in Game 3? How will the Miami Heat adjust to our adjustments? Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview ...
A Triggering Game 2 Loss (Celtics Late Night)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As many predicted, the Miami Heat came out in game 2 with an avalanche of 3-point attempts, which they hit at an alarmingly high rate? Where are the p...
Will the Celtics Continue Their Dominance in Game 2?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are your predictions for Celtics vs Heat Game 2? Will the Celtics add another layer to the "they're not the same team as last year" narrative by ...
Celtics Not Bothered by "Heat Culture" | Postgame Show
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics threw the first punch early in game 1 and never looked back. What were the key elements to this win? Jayson Tatum notched his first...
PTSD and Zone-Busting | Previewing Celtics/Heat (w/ Dan Greenberg)
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, the inevitable has happened. The Boston Celtics are facing the Miami Heat in round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports ...
The 6th Annual Boston Celtics Awards Show (and a quick East Play-In Recap)
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics' 2023-2024 regular season has come to an end, and it's time to hand out some of the industry's most prestigious awards. Who will wi...
Farewell Mike Gorman, Hello Postseason! (Celtics Late Night)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Gorman made us all cry, while Payton Pritchard made us cackle with glee. The Celtics have capped off an amazing regular season with 64 wins, and ...
Debrief: Celtics Lose in Milwaukee (Celtics Late Night)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Milwaukee Bucks brought everything they had to a game that meant nothing to the Boston Celtics. Still, there are some playoff-relevant takeaways! ...
Jaylen Returns, and the Stay Ready Crew blow out the Blazers
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics won their 62nd game in a blowout against the Portland Blazers. Join us for the post-game show as we break down Jaylen Brown's return, Kris...
Celebrating the 60 Win Milestone
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics just won 60 games for the first time since 2009, and have clinched the 1st overall seed, guaranteeing home-court advantage througho...
Porzingis finding rhythm, and Joel Embiid is coming back
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Williams and the Charlotte Hornets were no problem for our Latvian Hero and the vastly superior Boston Celtics. However, there were a few takeaw...
Big win in the Big Easy (Celtics Late Night)
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics get back on track in the Big Easy with an incredible defensive performance, limiting the New Orleans Pelicans to sub 100 points and gettin...
Are the Celtics' crunch time issues THAT concerning?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have suffered some nasty crunch-time losses this season, often on National TV for all to see. But how do their crunch-time issues c...
Why You Need To Pay Attention To The Celtics' Last 11 Games
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics are one game away from locking up the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference, and not much further away from locking up the overall top...
Cedric Maxwell on the Celtics' upcoming playoff run
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 1981 NBA Finals MVP and Radio Announcer for the Boston Celtics, Cedric Maxwell, joins us to recap the Celtics' win over the Bucks, and discuss wha...
Bucks Preview, and the "vibe-iest" moments from the Pistons game
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics made a meaningless mid-March regular season game ridiculously fun by playing an almost unfair level of team defense against a strug...
Sam Hauser goes god-mode, banishes the Wizards (Celtics Late Night)
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Hauser was hotter than the sun, shooting 10 of 13 from 3 before leaving with an ankle injury. We recapped the game LIVE on Celtics Late night, dis...
Total Eclipse of the Suns: Do the new rules benefit the Celtics? (Celtics Late Night)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics could have been forgiven for losing their first game after a long west coast road trip and the continued absence of their starting center,...
Why has the media narrative shifted away from the Celtics?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics had a successful road trip out west, but the narrative has shifted since the loss to Denver. Are the Celtics still the most likely ...
Jaylen's dominance, and Tatum is good even when he's bad
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns Saturday night, ending the 72-hour media cycle from hell and restoring vibes for Celtics fans globally. Howev...
Fan Therapy: The Celtics Lose in Denver
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That was close, painfully close. The Celtics' season is by no means over but we can't deny that some questions are being raised. What happened in the ...
Learning from the Cavs loss, and a spicy Nuggets preview
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything was looking great for the Boston Celtics with 9 minutes remaining in the Cavs game until they decided to mentally board the plane to Denver...
The Celtics just DOMINATED the Warriors
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics just absolutely dominated the Golden State Warriors without Kristaps Porzingis, forcing them to rest their starters for the 2nd half and s...
What are the Celtics' Weaknesses?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have a brutal stretch coming up, facing a tough stretch of top teams who are performing well at this point in the season. Plus, wha...
The Celtics Can't Stop Winning
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have come flying out of the all-star break, going 2-0 on the road and angering the hopeful fanbases of opposing teams. How did the ...
What are the biggest threats to the Celtics' title chances?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have all but locked up the first seed in the east. We break down which Eastern Conference opponents matchup well with the Celtics.....
Drew Carter on All-Star weekend, and crucial factors for the Celtics' stretch run
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How would you change up the All-Star game to make it more competitive? Despite another underwhelming NBA All-Star weekend, Celtics fans were given ple...
The Best Moments of the Season (so far)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PODCAST LISTENERS: This episode is probably best watched on YouTube. The "best moments of the season" segment is very clip-heavy. We do our best to ke...
Celtics tease playoff rotation in season sweep of the Heat
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics had to battle down the stretch to ensure a season sweep on the Miami Heat on Superbowl Sunday. Was this the most entertaining game ...
A spicy trade deadline preview (w/ TrillBroDude)
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How likely is Brad Stevens to make a move before the NBA trade deadline? Do the Celtics HAVE to make a move to solidify their pursuit of a title? Tril...
Walshy's on the Board! (and Marcus' Homecoming) | Celtics Late Night
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Smart returns to his rightful home tonight as the Memphis Grizzlies visit the Boston Celtics, who are VERY MUCH IN NEED of a vibes-restoring wi...
Well, That Sucked (Late Night Fan Therapy)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a bed sh!@$ing for the ages, the Celtics lost in the worst possible way to a Lakers missing both Lebron James and Anthony Davis. There is no good w...
January Belongs to the Celtics (w/ Jay King)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics just completed an absolutely insane portion of their schedule, 15 games in 26 nights. As the arduous schedule eases off in February, can t...
What went wrong against the Clippers (and a message to the doomers)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics had the mini road trip of a lifetime, text two-stepping their way to victory against the Mavs and Rockets before turning up the Hea...
Richard White on Rozier to the Heat, Derrick's popularity, and the 2024 Celtics
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard White (Derrick's dad) returns to the pod to discuss how the Celtics have managed their "11 games in 18 nights" stretch, and how his perception...
Malaise from the Jays (Celtics Late Night)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Jays were in somewhat of a malaise in an ugly win against the Houston Rockets. Jaylen somehow ended up with a triple-double, while Kristaps and D-...
It's ridiculously fun to be a Celtics fan right now
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Jordan Walsh debut. Luke Kornet forming a band with his teammates. All of this and a (relatively) decisive win over the Spurs. The vibes are ridicul...
Can the Celtics upgrade their playoff rotation?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and it's time for Brad Stevens and the Celtics to use everything at their disposal to ensure this team is po...
The Ever-Ascending Tatum & Brown
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics welcomed in Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets before proceeding to blow them out thanks to hyper-efficient performances by Jayson Tatum an...
The Jays combine for 80 points! (Celtics Late Night)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 80 freakin' points as the Celtics come back from 9 down with 4 minutes remaining to win the game in overtime...
Reviewing the outrageous L2M and (eventually) moving on
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One final outburst of rage about the L2M report before finally moving on. Plus, the upcoming schedule and floundering Milwaukee Bucks, Ime Udoka's imp...
Celtics' chances overturned by the refs (Celtics Late Night)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's 'Celtics Late Night' show gave a raw and immediate reaction to the travesty that was last night's loss to the Pacers, including a mind-bo...
What can the Celtics learn from the OKC game?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics and Thunder battled it out for arguably one of the best games of the NBA season so far. What can the Celtics learn from this loss? What ar...
What will 2024 bring for the Celtics?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics ended 2023 with a bang, dominating the Spurs on the road and giving fans even more reason to celebrate into the night. What will 2024 brin...
The Celtics keep finding ways to win
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics came home from an impressive West Coast road trip and ALMOST lost back-to-back games at home to two of the worst teams in the NBA. ...
It's Official, the Celtics are a Wagon
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics crushed their first west coast road trip of the 2023-24 season, finishing 3-1 with undeniably convincing wins against the Clippers ...
Chris Forsberg on the inspiring Celtics
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Forsberg stops by to gush about the amazing '23-'24 Boston Celtics, Derrick White's all-star qualities and Jaylen Brown's sudden playmaking abil...
The Celtics are freakin' awesome (Celtics Late Night)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jayson Tatum dubbed the Celtics' week "impressive" after they beat two decent teams twice, advancing to a 14-0 home record. Several Celtics players ar...
Elite 4th Quarter Defense | Celtics defeat the Cavaliers
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics beat the Cavs in game 1 of this strange mid-season mini-playoff series. What adjustments will each team make in game 2? Plus, the Celtics'...
Kristaps returns and Derrick White is the MVP
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have a bizarre home-stand coming up, with back-to-back back-to-backs against the Cavs and the Magic, but the big fella is back! Kristaps P...
How do the Celtics measure up to expectations after 20 games?
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 20-game sample size is usually the first reasonable marker to stop and properly evaluate any NBA team. How are the Boston Celtics holding up relativ...
Drew Carter on the IST, Celtics' title prospects, and life as an NBA broadcaster
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Carter of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss the Celtics quarter-final loss to a vengeful Aaron Nesmith and the Indiana Pacers, and what lies ...
Is Jayson Tatum Coasting?
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazing Al Horford added another masterful defeat of the Sixers to his resume on Friday night, rising to the occasion while a super turnover-prone (an...
Never in Doubt! Celtics advance to the IST quarterfinals
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics absolutely decimated the Chicago Bulls, and along with a little help from their pals the Brooklyn Nets, have advanced to the NBA In-Season...
Celtics Late Night | Hawks vs Celtics Postgame Reaction
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to the Celtics' 113-103 victory over the Atlanta Hawks despite a poor shooting night. The Celtics continue to emphasize their defensive ident...
Vibes Restored | Celtics beat the Bucks
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics sent a message to the Bucks on Wednesday night. Sure, part of that message was "we still give up leads late in games", but the larger, mor...
Recapping the Road Trip, plus a Bucks and IST Preview
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics' road trip ended in disappointment with an unfortunate loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Jayson Tatum had an incredible scoring night, but it...
The Celtics have a target on their back
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why have the Boston Celtics just BARELY beaten two sub .500 teams? On this episode, we recap the win over the Grizzlies, revisit the Smart/Porzingis t...
The Celtics' Defense is Insane
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Mazzulla has the Boston Celtics absolutely locked in so far this season. On this episode, we discuss the Celtics' epic win over the Sixers, Al Hor...
Are the Celtics undergoing an identify shift?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Celtics shifting back to a defensive identity? Plus, reactions to the win over the Knicks, Tatum's insane post-up efficiency, Sam "Hause Money...
Celtics Dominate the Weekend
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics bounced back this weekend with convincing wins over the Nets and Raptors, including a victorious start to their in-season tournament. Jayl...
Short or long-term problems? | Celtics lose to the 76ers
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Of all teams, the Celtics had to go and lose to the Philadelphia 76ers. Now we have no choice but to do a podcast and try and make ourselves feel bett...
What can the Celtics learn from their loss to the Timberwolves?
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics put themselves in a position to win on the road against the league's best defense, but could not execute in crunch time, gently awa...
How good are the Celtics exactly? | feat. Eric Weiss
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics just absolutely blew the barn doors off the Indiana Pacers just two days after a similar annihilation of the Wizards. So, how good ...
Well, That Was Fun | Celtics Banish the Wizards
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics went into Washington DC and absolutely decimated the Wizards, while giving us our first taste of combined Tatum & Brown domination for the...
Early Season Returns
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have given us plenty of data to formulate the spiciest of takes just two games into their season. On this episode, we cover the best, the ...
Opening Night Reactions w/ Dan Greenberg
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics are 1-0 after a spicy opening night victory in Madison Square Garden. Barstool Sports’ Dan “Greenie” Greenberg joins us to recap the...
Regular Season Predictions
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How will the first week of the Celtics' season shape up? Which Celtic players are vying for NBA regular season awards? Plus, finalizing the Celtics' r...
Jeff Van Gundy joins the Celtics + What do we want from the rest of Preseason?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time TV commentator and NBA coach, Jeff Van Gundy, has joined the Boston Celtics as a 'Senior Consultant'. Why is this important, and what does i...
Are the Celtics deeper than we thought?
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Payton "Preseason P" Pritchard has been absolutely killing it this preseason, and leading the way for a Celtics bench squad we were somewhat trepidati...
Great to have that feeling back | Celtics beat the Sixers to open Preseason
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics are back in our lives and it feels awesome. On this episode, we recap the preseason game 1 win over the Sixers, Payton Pritchard's contrac...
"Uncover that banner or die trying" | The Celtics have made a championship commitment
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wyc Grousbeck made a crazy exciting declaration on Wednesday afternoon, that the Celtics are extremely committed to raising banner 18. This came at th...
The Celtics are built to win a title
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics are the most "all in" they've been since 2007-08 after trading Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams for Jrue Holiday. On this pod, w...
Should Celtics fans be worried about the Dame trade?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Lillard has been traded to the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Rival, the Milwaukee Bucks. This is bad, as the Bucks' offense is now signifi...
Ben Golliver on the upcoming Celtics season
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Golliver, national NBA writer for the Washington Post and co-host of the "Greatest of All Talk" podcast joins us to discuss expectations for the u...
Point Tatum? Is Brogdon actually mad? w/ Cameron Tabatabaie and Dr. Justin Quinn
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can Jayson Tatum play point guard for the Boston Celtics? Is Malcolm Brogdon really upset, like at all? Is there any substance to these reports, are h...
Celtics Trivia: The Grand Final!
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the GRAND FINAL of our 2023 Boston Celtics Offseason Trivia Bonanza! FEATURING: Contestant 1: Jake Issenberg of the First to the Floor podcast Co...
How do Pacers fans perceive the Celtics? w/ Caitlin Cooper
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of hour Eastern Conference Rivals Series. Caitlin Cooper, Pacers blogger and creator of "Basketball, She Wrote" joins to compare the Boston Cel...
What's the most exciting thing about each Celtics player this season?
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the number one thing to be excited about for every Boston Celtics player this season? Is it Porzingis' elite drop coverage? Tatum's MVP leap? ...
What's the one biggest concern (besides health) for every Celtics player?
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the one thing we're most concerned about for each player on the Boston Celtics roster this season, aside from injury concerns? Is it Tatum's s...
What do Nets fans think of the Celtics? | ECR Series P. 3
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do the Brooklyn Nets perceive the Boston Celtics, and how do the two teams' offseasons compare? Billy Reinardt joins us to discuss the two teams a...
Celtics sign Svi Mykhailiuk! Plus Brad Stevens speaks on Porzingis, Smart trade.
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics have signed Svi Mykhailiuk! Plus... Brad Stevens provided some offseason survival juice in a radio interview with WEEI earlier this week, ...