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Donnie Wahlberg joins Cedric Maxwell and Josue to discuss the Celtics' playoff performance and their chances against the Miami Heat.

Reacting to Jayson Tatum's historic 51-point performance & the Celtics advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, special guest Donnie Wahlberg joins Max & Josue to discuss if Boston has finally turned the corner toward an NBA title or if Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat can stop them in their tracks. 0:00 Donnie joins the pod! 0:55 Jayson Tatum propels Celtics to ECF 2:58 Boston is just deeper 4:20 Jaylen called out the Garden 8:50 Donnie's Mt. Rushmore 14:40 Donnie gives Max his credit for FMVP, discuss 80s doc 18:00 Donnie biggest disappointment in Boston sports 22:16 Donnie on Celtics vs Heat, potential Lakers or Nuggets matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Cedric Maxwell, Josue

Guest: Donnie Wahlberg

Topics covered

• Celtics
• NBA history
• Jayson Tatum
• Eastern Conference Finals
• Boston sports
• Donnie Wahlberg

Keywords

• Celtics
• NBA
• Jayson Tatum
• Eastern Conference Finals
• Donnie Wahlberg
• Jimmy Butler
• Boston sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Lakers, Nuggets

Places: Boston

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