Rick Mahorn & Cedric Maxwell on HOW Celtics Can Guard Joel Embiid: "Do Your Work EARLY!"

About this episode

Cedric Maxwell and Rick Mahorn discuss strategies for the Celtics to guard Joel Embiid during the NBA Playoffs.

In this episode, Cedric Maxwell is joined by NBA Champion and Detroit Pistons legend, Rick Mahorn. The two friends dive into the 2026 NBA Playoffs, giving their thoughts on the Celtics-76ers and Magic-Pistons series. CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Cedric Maxwell

Guest: Rick Mahorn

Topics covered

• Celtics
• 76ers
• NBA Playoffs
• basketball strategy
• Rick Mahorn
• Cedric Maxwell

Keywords

• Celtics
• Joel Embiid
• Rick Mahorn
• Cedric Maxwell
• NBA Playoffs
• basketball
• defense

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Organizations: CLNS Media, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic

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