First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast
Episodes
And Suddenly, a Win Streak (Ep. 120)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics suddenly find themselves amidst a win streak after sinking the Clippers courtesy of Kemba, Timelord and patches of solid team defense. Thi...
The Jays are All-Stars (Ep. 119)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kemba Walker has been gradually improving this past week, but is he a good long-term fit as a third option next to Tatum and Brown? Plus, key moments ...
In Defense of Brad Stevens (Ep. 118)
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the Celtics losing so frequently? Is it poor coaching, ‘ticker’, roster related, or something else? What is the justification for playing ...
w/ guest Ryan Bernardoni (Ep. 117)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bernardoni (aka Dangercart) joins us to discuss the Celtics’ evolving TPE situation, comparing dream and realistic TPE outcomes, Tatum’s elev...
Duos are the new trios (Ep. 116)
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A narrow loss to the Lakers provides some cause for optimism, with great performances from Tatum & Brown and an emerging big-man hierarchy with Theis ...
We May Have a Big 3 on Our Hands (Ep. 115)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tatum impresses in his first game back, while Jaylen continues his epic stretch with an effortless 26 points. With Kemba’s return to form, how can w...
The Return of Bouncy Kemba (Ep. 114)
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kemba’s welcome back party was nixed by the Knicks, but there were some promising elements to his game. Plus, on/off numbers for our big three, and ...
Celtics Fan Therapy #3 (Ep. 113)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With no recent Celtics games and the immediate future unclear, it’s time for another Fan Therapy podcast. What’s going great for the Celtics? What...
Known Basketball Savant and Genius, Payton Pritchard (Ep. 112)
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does Payton Pritchard compare to previous Celtics 1st round picks, and what impact will his early ascension have on this season? Plus, Jayson Tatu...
Hard(en) Times (Ep. 111)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest takeaways from the first three games? Is it possible Tatum’s missed deep game-winner is not that big a deal? Plus, reactions to...
"Chinwagging" with Abby Chin (Ep. 110)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, the very friendly and reflective Abby Chin answers YOUR questions, and some of ours as well. Topics covered include Abby’s journey to...
Pritchard Pops in Preseason (Ep. 109)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith put up strong debuts for the Celtics. Running down the roster, what were the impacts to player value coming out of ...
Prepare for Showcase Season (Ep. 108)
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which young Celtic is most likely to “pop” and become a reliable contributor or a legitimate asset to help the Celtics use their Traded Player Exc...
Hayward Takes Exception to Boston (Ep. 107)
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics net the largest Traded Player Exception of all time, and fans collectively groan at the bleak prognosis of Kemba Walker's knee. This week,...
Farewell, Brad Wanamaker (Ep. 106)
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Hayward leaves us high and dry as we welcome some veteran free agents to the roster. This week we're joined by u/LarBrd33 to discuss the Celtic...
Draft Day (Ep. 105)
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Draft day has come and gone and the Celtics acquired three new players. Who are they, where did they come from, and what can we expect from them? Plus...
Celtics Fan Therapy (Ep. 104)
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Commiserations of a finals run cut short and celebrations of one of the more enjoyable seasons in recent memory. This week we’re “talkin’ it out...
Put Your Enes Away (Ep. 103)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do the first three games of the ECF compare to your expectations going in? With Hayward’s return, what can we expect for the remainder of the se...
An Extinction Event (Ep. 102)
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Issenberg from the Backdoor Cut Podcast joins us to wrap up the series victory against the Raptors, and recap some of the best moments from Game ...
w/ guest Leigh Ellis (Ep. 101)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Ellis from the NoDunks Podcast on the Athletic Network joins us to talk Celtics/Raptors, the coaching matchup between Brad Stevens and Nick Nurs...
Best of Three (Ep. 100)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is game 5 the most important game of the Tatum/Brown era so far? How likely are the Celtics to turn it around the close out the series? Plus, the Rapt...
A Captain's Knock (Ep. 99)
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for one final victory lap after the Celtics close out a convincing sweep of the Sixers, and Tatum's measured approach in Game 4(2:25-17:30). L...
Ctrl Alt Delete, Kill Process (Ep. 98)
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What have the Celtics done on the court to be so successful in this series? What have been the standout elements so far? Plus, revelling in the Sixers...
Bubble Magic (Ep. 97)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How have the last few games recalibrated your expectations for the postseason? What new factors have emerged to give cause for optimism for a deep pla...
Suddenly... Defense! (Ep. 96)
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Alexander Williams (u/DanTheMalformed) to discuss the key differences between the Heat and Nets games, the relieving appea...
The Good, the Bad and the 3rd Quarter (Ep. 95)
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The starting five and stretch six are beginning to click once again, but how far can Brad Steven’s 9-man rotation take the Celtics? Plus, Tatum and ...
Jaylen Brown, Bubble MVP (Ep. 94)
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reactions to the first two Celtics scrimmage games, and Jaylen Brown’s standout performances. Plus, Tatum shedding rust, Hayward drawing power from ...
Celtics News Roundup (Ep. 93)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in celebrating the arrival of actual recent and tangible Celtics news, worthy of discussion for the first time in months. This week we’re re...
Celtics Trivia Quiz Show
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re proud to present the inaugural Celtics Reddit Podcast Quiz Show. Our regular co-hosts go head-to-head in an epic Celtics trivia batt...
Wide World of Sports (Ep. 91)
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping all of the known details around a potential NBA season return at ESPN's "Wide World of Sports" complex in Florida. Plus, how is the playoff ...
Celtic Pride (1996)
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the world’s very first deep-dive into the 1996 Comedy, Celtic Pride. "Two over-loyal Celtic fans kidnap their opponent's star player i...
The Rewatchable Games Series - Part 2 (Ep. 89)
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the 2019-2020 “Rewatchable” Celtics game series, this time covering the 5 most rewatchable games from this season. Plus, Kevin Garnett i...
The Rewatchable Games series - Part 1 (Ep. 88)
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! Join us for part one of the the “rewatchable games” series, ranking the 10 most rewatchable games of the Celtics’ 2019-2020 season...
Health is Wealth (Ep. 87)
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics get back on track with a W in Indianapolis, but not without putting their fans back in the ICU for most of the fourth quarter. This week, ...
Weird Celtics Timeline (Ep. 86)
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to recap two of the weirdest days in recent Celtics history. Semi converts raw power to pure finesse, the injuries pile up (again), a peek at ...
Tatum Eclipse of the Heart (Ep. 85)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping the Celtics’ narrow defeat at the hands of the Lakers along with some with unfortunate overshadowing by the referees. Plus, the exciting e...
Foul Play (Ep. 84)
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Celtics fans everywhere react to the Rockets’ play-style, and Jayson Tatum continues to impact the game despite a poor shooting performance. Jaylen...
The Deadline Looms (Ep. 83)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does Clint Capela make the Celtics an instant contender? Celtics Reddit reacts to the pre-deadline rumor explosion. Plus, Tatum carries the Celts to a...
Jaylen Brown Highlight Factory (Ep. 82)
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Jaylen Brown highlight factory manufactured a delightful blowout win against the Philadelphia 76ers yesterday. Jayson Tatum continues to shine as...
Gordo's back, again!
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we start off by remembering Kobe Bryant, and what he meant to us as international fans, long before League Pass or when games were regularly...
LeBoomers (Ep. 80)
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics pantsed the Lakers, and it was great. But how did the Celtics put such a beatdown on the Lakers, and what were the best moments of the gam...
You Love to See It (Ep. 79)
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What role player from any of the 2010’s Celtics teams would you “call up” to our current team? Plus, recapping the Bulls game and other events ...
Consistency is Key (Ep. 78)
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does overall consistency compare to flashy numbers with high variance, and how do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look through that lens? Plus, a lo...
A Decade of Celtics Memories (Ep. 77)
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As 2019 draws to a close, what have been the biggest surprises to emerge from this young season? Plus, the Celtics’ impressive defensive rankings ac...
Grant Williams, 3-point Sniper
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by u/1337speak to discussed the highlight-filled Gino win against the Pistons, the first real look at our top two draft picks...
Back-to-back Bummers (Ep. 75)
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who is more likely to make the all-star game, Tatum or Brown? Plus, the Celts keeping it close against Indy and Philly, Kemba’s true emergence as Bo...
His Royal Hairness Returns (Ep. 74)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where do the Celtics rank among the other top teams in the league? Is Hayward’s return and the rise of Jaylen Brown enough to propel them into the s...
Consider Jaylen Brown (Ep. 73)
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a healthy 20 game sample-size to sift through, u/LarBrd33 joins us to discuss the season so far, including much consideration of Jaylen Brown. Al...
Help, Defense! (Ep. 72)
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lazy recap after a 4:00 am (Sydney time) tip-off to close out the Celtics’ regular-season mini series vs the Brooklyn Nets. Was this o...
Fear and Loathing on the West Coast (Ep. 71)
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What a ridiculously eventful week for the Celts. While only getting away with 2-3 on paper, there’s so much more to take away from what was a seemin...
Luka Don't-Kick (Marcus again, please) (Ep. 70)
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A refined Jaylen Brown continues to amaze us all as the Celtics climb to 8-1, defeating the Mavericks 116-106, and Kemba Walker continues to solidify ...
Commissioner Gordon Hayward (Ep 69)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Revelling in the excitement of Gordon Haywards near-career high outing against the Cavs in the arena where it all started. How does this change the w...
Sweet, Loveable Celtics (Ep. 68)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now 5 games into the season, what has surprised you about this team so far, and what is their trajectory going forward? Plus: What are the stati...
The Quadfather and Other First Impressions (Ep. 67)
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics are Back! Mike & Tommy are back, Abby Chin is back. We are also back for our third season starting with a player-by-player review of the C...
Killer Croissant-over (Ep. 66)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back at the full Team USA World Cup campaign after their premature exit at the hands of the Frenchmen. What improvements (if any) did the Tea...
Team USA Australia Tour Recap (Ep. 65)
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back after a brief offseason hiatus to discuss the Celtic loaded Team USA basketball tour of Australia, including a first-hand recap of each of the th...
Celtics vs The World (Ep. 64)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back after a brief, three-week hiatus to rank our favorite players from Summer League, and discuss an offseason blessing in the form of up to ...
Vale Horford (Ep. 63)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we recap all the major free agent signings around the league and their impact on the Celtics. Plus, dealing with Al Horford’s departure to...
Space-Time Continuum
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics drafted four “high character dudes” in last weeks’ draft, with some great on and off-court potential. How will this subreddit cope w...
Sonic Youth Movement (Ep. 61)
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The AD trade finally happened-- Reactions to the trade, and reactions to the reactions! Plus, what does the immediate future look like for the Celtics...
Du-ranting and Raving (Ep. 60)
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA Finals are in full swing and the accompanying drama has us all in a frenzy. Kawhi's MJ comparisons, KD's unfortunate injury, and spicy offseas...
Mapping Out the Offseason (Ep. 59)
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rehashing the draft lottery, how it impacts the Celts, what it means for a potential AD trade, and just its general affect on the NBA landscape. In th...
Pro Bono Therapy Session (Ep. 58)
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a quick summary of game 4 and understanding why the Celtics lost this one to the Bucks at TD Garden. Down 3-1, where are you at with this C...
Even (Brad) Stevens (Ep. 57)
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the series so far against the Bucks, the adjustments that have been made, and those that will be made in game 3. Also, how confident are yo...
Broom With a View (Ep. 56)
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the Celtics’ sweep of the Indiana Pacers, including the best series high/lowlights, the series MVP, Mook and Terry’s surprising role pl...
Playoff Al, Playoff Kyrie, Playoff Everybody!
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick walk through the Celtics Reddit "Next Day Thread" after the game 2 victory over The Pacers, covering the nerve-wracking 4th quarter, Jayson Ta...
The Irregular Season Awards Show
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 2018-2019 Celtics Reddit Irregular Season Awards Show! Thanks to all of those who voted, now sit back and relax (or jog, or whatever) as we a...
Ryan Bernardoni aka dangercart (Ep. 53)
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Ryan Bernardoni, aka dangercart, to discuss what the Celtics’ 117-97 road win over the Pacers means for the upcoming pla...
Chuck Morris (Ep. 52)
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the 52nd episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, some takeaways from the victory against the Cavaliers including Tatum’s big first half, and why h...
Karmic Correction (Ep. 51)
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we break down the Celtics’ 114-105 loss to the Nuggets, including Kyrie’s continued momentum, a solid Al Horford, and the promising sig...
The Honey Badger (Ep. 50)
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on our 50TH EPISODE, we review the recent 3-1 west coast road trip, and whether or not there’s any reason to feel differently about these ...
Galvanized (Ep. 49)
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we discuss the very promising, hard-fought win against the Warriors in Oakland, including “Erotic Cit...
"Clutchest Team in NBA History" (Ep. 48)
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celtics Reddit’s favorite Blazers fan u/FamilyGuy35 joins us to give his perspective on the current state of the Boston Celtics, and how things perh...
Daddy Issues (Ep. 47)
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s all sit down for a minute, take a load off, and vent about this year’s team. Are we actually any good? Do the Celtics need to atone for the ...
Hair Gordon (Ep. 46)
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a step back ahead of the all-star break and the take the pulse of this Celtics team. As the post-deadline and Kyrie Irving shenanigans be...
John Karalis (Ep. 45)
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Karalis, Celtics beat writer for MassLive.com and host of the Locked On Celtics podcast joins us to discuss the beginnings and evolution of Celti...
Punched Ball Violation (Ep. 44)
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we’re joined by LarBrd33 to break down the Celtics 103-96 win over the Cavaliers, including Tatum’s...
Fake News (Ep. 43)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Starter Terry and the Jays strike again in a solid, Kyrie-less win against the Hornets. We discuss the game along with Gordon Hayward's solid night, H...
2019 A.D. (Ep. 42)
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking the pulse of Celtics fans around the internet after Anthony Davis’ announced he will not be re-signing with the Pelicans and would like to be...
No Tingles Today (Ep. 41)
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Celtics Reddit Podcast, Cavs post-game talk quickly collapses after an unremarkable yet convincing win against Cleveland. Plus, the r...
Kyrie, the Elder Mage (Ep. 40)
19 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Kyrie Irving’s on-court sorcery enough to counteract concerns around his off-court comments? Well-known Celtics Redditor and host of the Stranger...
Occam's Rozier (Ep. 39)
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where is this Celtics team at, really? Is it really as bad as the last few games might indicate, or is the prior weeks' stretch culminating in the Pac...
Double Figure 8 (Ep. 38)
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we break down Monday’s 116-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, including Marcus Smart’s improved sho...
Carry on my Hayward Son (Ep. 37)
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we discuss Gordon Hayward's best game as a Celtic so far, and what this milestone means for the Celtics...
Consistently Inconsistent (Ep. 36)
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reactions to the Suns game, what went wrong, what went right, and why it’s probably not worth freaking out over (yet). We also discuss the impact of...
Are the Celtics Back? (Ep. 35)
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Celtics "Back"? Have we seen enough during this stretch, or do we need more? We also discuss the Pelicans and Bulls games along with the best ...
Pink Gordy (Ep. 34)
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we discuss what we liked and disliked coming out of the recent victory against the Minnesota Timberwolv...
The Smart-est Lineup (Ep. 33)
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we discuss the Marcus Smart effect on the Celtics' starting lineup, Kyrie Irving's continued all-around...
Coping Mechanisms (Ep. 32)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What narrative have you adopted for this season? How do you cope with expectations not being met? Joe, aka u/NoScrotesMcfly, walks us through all the ...
Wayward Hayward (Ep. 31)
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 31 of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we weigh in on all the recent discussion around potentially re-shuffling the starting lineup, and sending...
Chemistry Class (Ep. 30)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do Celtics fans truly have reason to worry, or is everyone prematurely overreacting? On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, Joe aka u/NoScrote...
Mook, the Flask Dad (Ep. 29)
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, we take a look back the recent victory against the Thunder, and debate whether Celtics' league-leading ...
Championship Vibes (Ep. 28)
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Celtics Reddit Podcast, the guys discuss the 105-87 victory over those pesky 76ers, including Tatum's awesome start to the seas...
The "Feel Test" (Ep. 27)
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we kick back and review some of the top posts and comments from Celtics Reddit over the past week, and talk about Kyrie's commitment ...
The Good, the Bad, and the Sleepy (Ep. 25)
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sleepy Jackson and Sleepy Joe dream about the future for Sleepy Bob. As well, recapping the good, the bad, and everything in between out the...
2018-2019 Season Predictions (Ep. 24)
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first episode back for the new season as we shake off the rust and dish out our 2018-2019 season predictions of varied hot-takedness. ...
Marcus Smarket Value (Ep. 23)
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Celtics Reddit Podcast is back and out of offseason hibernation to discuss all the latest Celtics news, including the Smart contract, farewelling ...
2017-2018 Season Mega Recap Part 2 + Kawhi and the draft(Ep. 22)
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Now on Spotify! Join us as we try and make sense of the Kawhi situation, plus the tornado of pre-draft trade rumours and speculation. Then later, Part...
2017-2018 Mega Season Recap Special (Part 1) (Ep. 21)
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of our 2017-2018 mega season recap special. Relive the ups and downs of the best season in recent memory. Learn more about your ad cho...
"Pain is Part of the Path" (Ep. 20)
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Joe recap the very frustrating and yet somewhat promising game 7 loss to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, including Jason Tatum’s a...