The Celtics blew the doors off the Charlotte Hornets in their preseason finale, showing a dominant defense that helped pile up the points despite them shooting poorly. They didn’t show any of the bad habits that have plagued them in the past. That, combined with all we’ve seen this preseason, shows they’re ready to win a championship this season. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks it all down, along with some of the great plays from guys like Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.
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I know KP hasn't exactly been a machine on the boards, but I've been impressed with the effort I've seen from him so far.
Appreciate you John. Between the game and your pod night shift at work goes by smoothly
The best Jon’s are Celtics fans
Really excited about our team this year!! They are gelling together nicely and the rotations won’t be so much in question as in past seasons let’s get this banner!!🍀🍀☘️☘️
Sensational win !
Honestly all we really missing is a solid backup big and we’re set
Charlotte in preseason. Milwaukee in May will be different! Do not count Championships before they are earned.
Defense will win the 🏆and the C's have a GOLDEN opportunity to win it all with this elite smothering defense.
Derrick White and Jrue are going to be a nightmare on defense to opposing guards
Hey John, what do you think about the Kornet vs Queta situation? Great Pod my friend.
celtics vs nuggs
These past 2 games this defense is reminiscent of the 2021-2022 team 💪🏽☘️🔥🔥
From the start I liked the KP trade and said they should try for Jrue. I knew that they would not miss anyone they let go. I also said that Al off the bench made the most sense. I am not sure why so many people want double bigs when the depth behind Horford is non-existent. Horford, Pritchard and Stevens off the bench will fill out the 8 man rotation for the playoffs. That is decent depth that can compare to the best teams out there. No one plays more than 9 men deep in the playoffs anyhow and I am taking those 3 guys against all benches except for the Lakers who really have starters coming off the bench.
Did what they were supposed to do, which isn't always the thing with this team.
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I know Joe said we shouldn't look into preseason minutes as an indicator of anything but I really like Queta over Kornet. He's more mobile, fights for rebounds and he also sets good screens.
you have made my day with such a exciting pod, such great news about the D. I'm getting 2008 vibes 👍. Hi from the UK.