About this episode
The episode discusses the Boston Celtics' collapse from a 3-1 lead in the playoffs, focusing on their late-game decisions and performance.
A 3-1 lead should be a victory lap. For Boston, it became a slow-motion wreck, ending with a Game 7 loss at home that felt less like bad luck and more like a team choosing the wrong answers on purpose. I’m joined by Mike Marcangelo, and we go straight at the uncomfortable stuff: the Celtics’ late-game panic, the empty possessions, and the stretch where attacking the rim is working… right before they drift back into cold, contested threes. If you’ve been yelling “drive!” at your screen, you’re...
People in this episode
Host: unknown
Guest: Mike Marcangelo
Topics covered
- Celtics
- Game 7
- basketball
- late-game panic
- playoff meltdown
Keywords
- Boston Celtics
- 3-1 lead
- Game 7
- basketball analysis
- playoff performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Boston Celtics
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