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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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Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Boston Celtics’ 104-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons. In what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals between the teams at the top of the standings right now, Boston’s late rally came up just short as Jaylen Brown’s potential game-winning buzzer beater just missed the mark. 0:00- Celtics lose to the Pistons, 104-1033:20- Forsberg’s Headline: “See yah in May”8:50- Derrick White struggles in the loss13:20- Jayson Tatum watch is officially here after another eye-popping practice video release20:20- How concerned should we be with the Celtics’ issues in clutch time this season? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest teams in NBA history, the 1986 Boston Celtics. Back in 2016, NBC Sports Boston produced a documentary on that season called "The '86 Celtics". We gathered interviews with members of that team, media, and others in the making of the documentary. Every Monday for the next few months, we'll re-release these long-form interviews on the Celtics Talk podcast feed.In this episode, we talk to one of the members of the big three, NBA Hall of Famer Kevin McHale.In this first segment, McHale reflects back on how he came to the Boston Celtics, which is regarded as one of the best trades in the history of professional sports. The legendary Red Auerbach was able to acquire the third overall pick from the Golden State Warriors and Robert Parish in exchange for the first and 13th picks.The Warriors selected Joe Barry Carroll and Ricky Brown, while Boston drafted McHale…WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics’ dominant 132-106 win over the Atlanta Hawks. They talk about Sam Hauser’s monster night from behind the arc. He knocked down 10 threes, one shy of tying the Celtics’ franchise record. Plus, Jaylen Brown dropped 41 points in just 30 minutes.2:33 Reacting to Sam Hauser’s night8:10 Giving Jaylen Brown his flowers after dropping 41 points12:30 Celtics see Kristaps Porzingis for the first time since his trade WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Abby Chin break down the Celtics’ 119–114 win over the Miami Heat, including Anfernee Simons’ big night, the Celtics’ late comeback and an off-topic Taco Bell discussion. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg answers your mailbag questions and breaks down potential bigs that the Celtics could target before the trade deadline. Are the Celtics better off making a move or developing the talent they already have?0:00 What roster changes might the Celtics make?3:30 How much of an upgrade would Ivica Zubac be?7:30 What would it take to get Jaren Jackson Jr?22:00 When will Jayson Tatum return? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Boston Celtics’ 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers to fall to fall to 24-15 on the season. The Pacers took a two-point lead with six seconds remaining behind, what Joe Mazzulla believes was an illegal screen from Pascal Siakam on Derrick White. The guys react to the whole final sequence before sharing their “Beyond Bakemas” cookie review. 0:00- Celtics lose to the Pacers after Derrick White is unable to sink the potential game-winning three-pointer13:00- What to make of Pascal Siakam’s illegal screen and how the Celtics are reacting to questionable officiating25:10- "Beyond Bakemas" cookie review Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Celtics’ 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in a game that felt like a potential NBA Final preview much of the time. But with Jaylen Brown’s postgame rant against the referees, is it finally past time for this Boston team to get more whistles versus the league’s best teams? 0:00- Celtics lost to Spurs 100-951:00- Giles’ Headline: “Spurs, Wemby too tall a task down the stretch”5:25- Forsberg’s Headline: “JB’s $25K future investment”21:50- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ 125-117 win over the Toronto Raptors. Boston needed a full-team effort to overcome a second-half push from a shorthanded Raptors group to get the win and improve to 24-13 on the season. 0:00- Celtics beat Raptors 125-1172:20- Kayla’s Headline: “JB Feasts Against Jurassic Park”15:35- Forsberg’s Headline: “Simons Says, Keep Talking about Anfernee”18:05- ‘Four Minutes of Hugo Talk’ with Chris Forsberg23:05- Previewing Saturday’s matchup with the Spurs and the return of Luke Kornet Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg is joined Abby Chin on a new Celtics Postgame Podcast after the C's fell to the Denver Nuggets 114-110. They discuss the loss, and Jaylen Brown's postgame comments about officiating. Later,  Abby wraps up her time around the Celtics on their long west-coast trip.0:00 Celtics lose to Nuggets 114-1101:20 Abby Chin: "Jaylen Brown gets no respect."5:20 Neemias Queta has huge night on the boards with 20 rebounds09:50 Abby introduces the Celtics 'Push to All-Star' initiative  14:50 Abby Chin give her takeaways from being around the Celtics on their long west-coast trip20:43 Chris maintains his take that Jayson Tatum will return earlier than people expect WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Boston Celtics’ 115-101 win over the Chicago Bulls to improve to 23-12 on the season and take sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference with the Knicks' loss. Chicago made a late push, but Anfernee Simons’ 27 points in the second half was enough to shut the door for Boston’s fourth straight win. 0:00- Celtics beat the Bulls, 115-101 for their fourth straight win5:10- Giles’ Headline: "Simons says, 'I got this'"14:45- Forsberg’s Headline: “Well, well, well, the Celtics are second in the East”17:40- Lightning Round and looking ahead to the Nuggets Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics' 146-115 win over the Clippers, discussing Jaylen Brown's unreal 50-point performance, growing MVP talk and contributions from the rest of the team. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Boston Celtics’ 120-106 win over the Sacramento Kings to improve to 3-1 on their 5-game road trip and 21-12 overall on the season. Boston’s bench stepped up big, and a clutch 14-point fourth quarter from Derrick White sealed the win for the C’s. 2:50- Kayla’s Headline: “New Year, Same Pocket Full of D-White”6:30- Forsberg’s Headline: “Bench Mobb Deep”13:10- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jaylen Brown’s 30-point streak may have come to an end, but the Celtics bounced back with a 129-119 win over the Utah Jazz to finish out 2025. Derrick White led the team in scoring with 27 points, and he also finished with a career-high 7 blocks. It was an all-around team win for the Celtics as they head into the new year.1:00 Luka Garza sets the tone early for C’s8:41 Derrick White blocks out 2025 and says hello to the new year17:55 Unselfish Jaylen Brown shows only streak that matters is win streak WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to a disappointing night for the Celtics in their 114-108 loss the Trail Blazers and debate whether the team’s lack of focus and energy in crunch time is a larger concern or a one-off with the team in the midst of a very long road trip (spoiler: it's the latter). 0:00- Forsberg’s Headline: “Well, That Sucked”6:05- Jaylen Brown ties Larry Bird’s team record with his ninth straight 30-point game9:10- Any second-guessing with some of Joe’s decision-making?18:45- What you all came for, let’s talk Rob Williams Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Boston Celtics’ 140-122 win over the Indiana Pacers to start their season-long five-game road trip with a big comeback win. Boston used a 47-22 second quarter to overcome an early Indiana 15-point lead and never looked back. 1:00- Kayla’s Headline: “Hauser’s House”7:00- Forsberg’s Headline: “Once Bitten, Twice Scheierman”13:15- Jaylen Brown’s dominance continues22:30- Kayla clears out so Chris can preview Sunday’s matchup with the Trail Blazers and discuss his love of Robert Williams Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ epic comeback against the Pacers, highlighting Hugo Gonzalez’s incredible night, Joe Mazzulla’s decision to pull the starters in the third quarter and where the team stands at this point in the season. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ 112-96 win over the Toronto Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back. Playing without Jaylen Brown for only the second game all season, Boston needed a full-team effort, getting huge performances from Luka Garza, Hugo Gonzalez, Baylor Scheierman, and of course, Derrick White and ‘Passport P’ Payton Pritchard. 0:00- Let’s get the Hugo love out of the way early8:20- Kayla’s Headline: “Derrick White, #rated”16:00- Forsberg’s Headline: “Joe continues to push all the right buttons” Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Boston Celtics’ 129-116 win over the Miami Heat. Boston led by only three entering the final period in a back-and-forth game, but in a fitting tribute to the night’s main attraction, Isaiah Thomas, the C’s went OFF in the fourth, finishing with a franchise-record ten three-pointers in the final quarter. 0:00- Celtics use three-point barrage in fourth quarter to take down Heat4:15- 'Forsberg's Hugo Minute'8:20- Giles’ Headline: “Celtics cool off Heat with avalanche of threes”9:55- Forsberg’s Headline: “Ode to the King… those fourth quarter threes were flowing”11:00- Is there a world where Isaiah Thomas could give an NBA team good minutes at this point in his career? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg is back with a new Celtics Talk Podcast! Chris is reacting to President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens' impromptu media availability at Celtics' practice.  1:00: Chris Forsberg reacts to Brad Stevens expressing confidence in current Celtics roster heading towards NBA trade deadline2:28: Brad Stevens reveals they didn't apply for DPE after Jayson Tatum's injury8:40: Celtics approach to trade deadline: Will they target a big man to help Neemias Queta?14:00: Jordan Walsh's impact on defense  18:20: Brad Stevens full media availability  20:20: Jayson Tatum will not be back until he is "110% healthy."29:00: Stevens talks Neemias Queta's growth this season and how he's handled his new rolePresented by 25 Auto Group  WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Boston Celtics’ 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons at home. Boston led by 5 at halftime but were outscored 32-24 in the third quarter and were never able to fight their way all the way back in the fourth. 1:30- Forsberg’s Headline: “Ban Halftime”10:45- Kayla’s Headline: “Detroit Slim Shady, D-White”19:20- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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