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Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

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Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

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English


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INSTANT REACTION: Will Celtics vs. Knicks in Round 2 revive New York-Boston Rivalry?

5/1/2025
It’s official: the Celtics will face the Knicks in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their instant reactions to the matchup, break down the potential challenge Jalen Brunson poses, and reveal what they hope to see from the Celtics in the next series. 1:00 - Initial reaction to the Celtics-Knicks matchup 7:30 - Will Jalen Brunson be a problem for the Celtics? 16:30 - What do you want to see from the C's that you didn't see in Round 1? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:23:59

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics headed to the semifinals after finishing off the Magic

4/30/2025
Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics 120-89 Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Boston's explosive second half, Al Horford’s standout performance on defense, and look ahead to potential semifinal matchups. Plus, hear from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown at the podium. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:40:22

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics bounce back with tough Game 4 win in Orlando

4/28/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics' 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Al Horford's defensive performance, Jayson Tatum's big night and the C's chance to close out the series in Boston on Tuesday. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:30:27

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics’ offense falls flat in Game 3 loss to Magic

4/26/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics 95-93 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3. They talk about Jayson Tatum showing no signs of injury after making his return, their lack of offense outside of Tatum, and a new injury concern for Jaylen Brown. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:24:04

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POSTGAME POD: Jaylen Brown goes off as Celtics take Game 2 thriller over Magic

4/24/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the C's 109-100 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Jaylen Brown's big night, Kristaps Porzingis taking an elbow to the head and contributions from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:29:34

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Payton Pritchard adds to Boston's legacy of Sixth Men

4/22/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the news that Payton Pritchard has officially been named the 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Forsberg shares his thoughts on Pritchard's journey before sharing an extended sit-down interview he had with the Celtics guard earlier this spring. 1:00- Forsberg reacts to Pritchard's season and the growth he's made over the last few seasons 10:40- Payton Pritchard joins Forsberg for an extended interview to share his thoughts on his growth over the last few seasons with the Celtics, his favorite nicknames, and more 21:35- Al Horford and Pritchard discuss the possibility of Pritchard winning the award Tuesday morning before the news was announced Presented by 24 Auto Group Watch the full Payton Pritchard documentary: https://youtu.be/yElGpa9drlE WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:27:25

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POSTGAME POD: Derrick White shines in C's Game 1 win vs. Magic

4/20/2025
Abby Chin and Chris Forsberg recap the Celtics’ dominant 103-86 win over the Orlando Magic. They break down Jayson Tatum’s fall on his wrist, highlight standout performances from Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Jrue Holiday, and weigh in on Tatum being overlooked in the MVP race WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:25:42

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Behind Enemy Lines: Which rival will push the Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoffs?

4/18/2025
With the playoffs tipping off Sunday at TD Garden, Chris Forsberg checks in with a few voices from the other side. First, he chats with Orlando Magic broadcaster Dante Marchitelli to preview the Celtics-Magic first-round matchup. Then, SNY's Ian Begley joins to break down the vibe around the Knicks and the potential for a New York-Boston matchup. Finally, Kayla Burton jumps in to talk all things postseason 1:00 - Dante Marchitelli previews Magic-Celtics first-round matchup 25:00 - Ian Begley on state of the Knicks and possible matchup with C's 34:00 - Kayla Burton and Chris discuss upcoming postseason scenarios for C's WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:51:42

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INSTANT REACTION: The Celtics will take on the Orlando Magic in first round of NBA playoffs

4/15/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Orlando Magic defeating the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night to move on to play the Celtics in round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. 2:00: Chris reacts to the Magic's game vs. the Hawks, and how they match up against the Celtics 4:00: How the Magic will try to take advantage of C's throughout a series 6:35: Magic's previous feud with Eddie House is reignited? 8:00: Look ahead to all of the playoff preview content coming up on NBC Sports Boston WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:09:09

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Celtics Playoff Preview: Jaylen Brown's health, and other X-Factors as C's look to repeat

4/14/2025
Tom Giles joins Chris Forsberg to discuss the state of the Celtics and preview the team's status with the NBA postseason officially here. 1:00- How concerned are you with Jaylen Brown's injury situation entering the playoffs? 6:25- Would you rather the C's play the Hawks or the Magic in the first round? 10:50- Is the Eastern Conference really better than it was last season? 14:20- How special would it be if this team was able to repeat as NBA champions? 20:00- Who's your 'sneaky' (non-Tatum/ Brown) pick to be the MVP of this playoff run? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:23:11

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POSTGAME POD: 'Stay ready group' comes up clutch late to secure win in Game 82 for Celtics

4/13/2025
The Celtics beat the Hornets 93-86 in the regular season finale. With the win, Boston improves to 61-21 on the season, good enough for the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoff bracket. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts after the win 7:30- Forsberg, Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction, then Abby Chin catches up with Payton Pritchard in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 15:20- Luke Kornet drops another hilarious and self-deprecating response when asked about the origins of his ‘feud’ with Derrick White and the importance to him of winning the Tommy Award 16:10- Pritchard shares his thoughts on the possibility of winning the Sixth Man of the Year Award this season Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:17:22

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POSTGAME POD: C's win NUMBER 60 with blowout win over the Hornets

4/12/2025
The Celtics get their 60th win of the season with a 130-94 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the win, plus they break down Luke Kornet’s hilarious “attack ad” against Derrick White as he makes his pitch to win the season-long Tommy Award, and D-White’s response after the game. 1:00- Forsberg and Kayla react to the win 24:45- Jayson Tatum postgame press conference Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:33:06

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Celtics' ROAD DOG mentality shows why they're the favorites to repeat as champs

4/10/2025
Chris Forsberg welcomes in Kayla Burton to take a big picture look at where the Celtics stand heading into the postseason and discuss what, if anything, can stop this team from repeating as NBA champions. Plus, the two react to the team’s thoughts on the support they get from Celtics fans on the road and to Brad Stevens’ thoughts on keeping the team together this year, and on the growth of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown this season. 1:00- What makes Celtics fans different than other fanbases – especially on the road 9:40- How are you feeling about the state of the Celtics entering the postseason? 18:05- Breaking down why the entire team has taken another leap following their title run Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:28:34

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POSTGAME POD: Shorthanded C's unable to match Magic's energy in final road game of regular season

4/9/2025
The Celtics lose to the Orlando Magic 96-76 in their final road game of the regular season. Boston, playing without its top six players, was unable to get anything going all night, shooting just 39% from the field and 17.5% from three in the loss. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game 6:55- Forsberg, Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction after the loss 13:05- Payton Pritchard press conference Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:19:39

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics continue road dominance in OT win over Knicks

4/9/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ OT win over the Knicks. Later, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White give their thoughts on the win. 1:00-Instant reaction to the win 17:00-Kristap Porzingis on his logo 3-pointer 22:00-Derrick White on the win WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:28:46

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Celtics crush Wizards 124-90 in dominant rout at TD Garden

4/6/2025
Chris Forsberg, Eddie House, Kayla Burton, Drew Carter, and Scal break down the Celtics' dominant 124-90 victory over the Washington Wizards. They discuss standout performances from Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet and look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season. Plus, hear from Hauser and Derrick White after the game. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:33:02

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POSTGAME POD: C's break single-season 3-PT record in blowout win over Suns

4/5/2025
The Celtics beat the Suns, 123-103 to improve to 57-20 on the season, and also break the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a season with 1,364. 1:00- Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their thoughts after the game 11:40- Abby Chin catches up with Jaylen Brown in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview, then Forsberg, Brian Scalabrine, Eddie House join Kayla to offer instant reaction to the win 16:15- Luke Kornet joins our PGL crew for an exclusive interview 19:30- Jayson Tatum praises Al Horford’s selflessness as a teammate 21:35- Jaylen Brown press conference Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:27:59

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Why Al Horford is the ultimate teammate, and why he’s ‘really hungry’ for Banner 19

4/3/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton discuss the appreciation teammates have for Al Horford and how important he is to the Celtics. We hear from Al Horford on why he’s ‘really hungry’ for Banner 19, and hear what his teammates have to say about their appreciation for him. 1:00-The impact of Al Horford on the Celtics 13:00-Jrue Holiday says he’d run through a wall for Al 14:30-Horford on being ‘really hungry’ for Banner 19 16:30-Joe Mazzulla doesn’t want anyone playing him in a movie WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:28:03

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POSTGAME POD: Heat snap Celtics' win streak, Jaylen Brown provides knee update

4/3/2025
Chris Forsberg, Kayla Burton, and the Postgame Live crew break down the Celtics' 124-103 loss to the Miami Heat and discuss Joe Mazzulla's postgame comments. Plus, hear from Jaylen Brown as he provides an update on his knee WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:31:41

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POSTGAME POD: C's beat Grizzlies to finish 6-0 on a road trip for first time in franchise history

3/31/2025
The Celtics beat the Grizzlies 117-103 to win their ninth straight game and improve to 56-19 on the season. Boston set records, both individual and team, in the game with Derrick White breaking the franchise record for three-pointers made in a season and the team going 6-0 on a road trip for the first time ever. 1:00- Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their thoughts after the win 15:40- Forsberg and Eddie House join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction, then Abby Chin catches up with Jayson Tatum in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview 23:00- Xavier Tillman discusses getting the start in his first game back in Memphis since being traded to Boston last season 24:05- Derrick White press conference Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:32:50