King of the Fourth Quarter

The Celtics are out, the wounds are still fresh, and Jim and Mike are diving headfirst into the biggest question facing Boston this offseason: Would you trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo? From Jaylen Brown’s controversial postgame livestream comments to Brad Stevens’ cryptic press conference, the guys break down whether Boston is quietly preparing for massive roster changes. They also debate: Whether Brown still wants to be in Boston long term Why Giannis-to-Boston rumors suddenly feel real The risks of trading for a superstar with baggage Joe Mazzulla’s offensive philosophy and playoff failures The NBA’s growing foul-baiting and flopping problem Why today’s NBA feels softer than previous eras The return of old-school playoff intensity Plus: Larry Bird stories, playoff reactions, Celtics frustration, and classic Hard Foul chaos. If you’re a Celtics fan trying to process another painful ending, this episode is therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The doom-and-gloom edition is here. After blowing a 3–1 series lead—the first time in franchise history—the Celtics season ends in stunning (and painfully familiar) fashion. Jim and Mike break it all down: The Game 7 disaster and final 4-minute collapse Questionable coaching decisions and lineup chaos A series full of missed adjustments and missed shots Who deserves the blame (spoiler: pretty much everyone) And what this means for the future of the roster, the coach… and the franchise From “they had it” to “what now?”, this is the full autopsy of a season that should have gone further—but didn’t. It’s raw. It’s frustrated. It’s honest. 🎙️ “They were up 3–1… and they failed.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Embiid is back — and it didn’t matter. The Celtics deliver their most complete performance of the series, dominating Game 4 in Philadelphia to take a commanding 3–1 lead. Jim and Mike break down how Boston controlled the game from start to finish, including elite defensive adjustments against Maxey, dominant rebounding, and a balanced offensive attack that Philly couldn’t stop. They dive into Jayson Tatum’s continued evolution as a complete superstar, Payton Pritchard’s impact, and why the Celtics’ depth has overwhelmed the Sixers. Plus: How Boston solved the pick-and-roll Why Embiid’s return created as many problems as it solved Derrick White showing signs of life Jaylen Brown’s ankle — something to watch Why this series now feels all but over The Celtics are one win away from moving on — and playing their best basketball at the right time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics respond in a big way in Game 3 — grinding out a tough road win in Philadelphia behind clutch performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Jim and Mike break down how Boston flipped momentum late, including Payton Pritchard’s massive three and a dominant closing stretch from the Jays. But even in victory, there are real concerns. They dive into Derrick White’s ongoing shooting slump, the growing issues at the center position, and whether the Celtics’ offense is truly built for playoff basketball. Plus: Key defensive adjustments against Maxey Why the offense still feels out of sync The importance of the midrange game in the playoffs What this win means going forward A huge win — but plenty to unpack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celtics vs. 76ers is locked in — and we’ve got takes. Jim and Mike break down the upcoming first-round matchup between Boston and Philly, diving into key storylines like: Can the Celtics slow down Tyrese Maxey — the engine of the Sixers? What will Joe Mazzulla do with the center rotation? Is this the series where we see Tatum at the 5? How Boston’s evolving offense (Brown drives, off-ball shooting, Tatum PnR) changes everything Predictions for the series — does Philly push this to 6? Plus: Around-the-league playoff thoughts A powerful moment on mental health and asking for help. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call 988, Text 988 And a wild deep dive into the James Dolan surveillance controversy (Wired Story: https://www.wired.com/story/madison-square-garden-jim-dolan-surveillance-machine/) Prediction: Celtics in 5 or 6… but not without a fight. 🎙️ Tap in for smart hoops talk, real-life perspective, and zero fluff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices