The Boston Celtics have found a new level on the defensive side of the floor, holding opponents to under 100 points in 5 of their last 10 games. It's that defensive upside that has the Celtics sitting 2nd in the Eastern Conference right now, and it could be what propels them to a deep postseason run. ---------Subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle Newsletter: celticschronicle.com---------Timestamps00:00 Intro00:32 Quick Game Recap01:15 Sub 100 Point Trend03:28 Derrick White Impact05:25 Scheme And Rotations10:55 Identity And Development15:01 Mazzulla, Coach Of Year?21:15 Overachieving Or Underrated?22:42 Tatum Return Rotation?23:59 Baylor Starts Debate28:42 Jaylen Role And Touches32:39 Final Thoughts---------#Celtics #BostonCeltics #NBA

The Boston Celtics hit the ground running after the All-Star break with a dominant win over the Golden State Warriors! In today’s episode, Adam Taylor and Billy Calabrese break down Jaylen Brown’s "best game of the season" and the triple-double that set the tone for this West Coast road trip.We also dive deep into the biggest "what-if" in Boston: Jayson Tatum’s return. When does the "runway" get too short? We discuss the March 1st vs. March 4th timeline, how the rotation will shrink, and which young players like Jordan Walsh or Hugo Gonzalez might be the odd men out when the superstar returns.-----------📩 Stay Ahead of the GameDon't miss a single beat of the Celtics' season. For deep-dive analysis, salary cap breakdowns, and exclusive team news, subscribe to the Celtics Chronicle Newsletter.CelticsChronicle.com-----------TimeStamps00:00 Intro01:17 Jaylen Brown’s Monster Night03:41 Trap Game Talk & Warriors’ Shorthanded Context09:56 Tatum Return Watch19:34 How Tatum Changes the rotation21:20 Roster Mechanics: 10-Day Contracts, Tax Math, and Buyout Expectations26:48 Wrap-Up-----------#Celtics #NBA #BostonCeltics #GoldenStateWarriors

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The Boston Celtics are back in action tonight, this time facing the Indiana Pacers. I’m joined by Alex Golden to preview the game, along with what the Pacers are looking to do ahead of the trade deadline and whether the franchise is chasing a high draft pick after an injury-hit start to the season.

We also touched on Siakam’s illegal screen, the Celtics own need for a center, and much more.

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