In this episode of "The 617," hosts Rayshawn and Bob Kelly are excited to talk about the Boston Celtics and the team's current season. First, we express their satisfaction with the team's performance, noting how it is currently manifesting a 33-12 record. They recognize that there are some depth issues, but they point out that this is normal and that every team in NBA history has faced depth problems. Nevertheless, they praise the team's performance, noting how Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are MVP candidates, how Brogdon has lived up to expectations, and how Derek White has the most blocks of any guard in the NBA. They also discuss the positive changes that have happened on the team since Robert Williams joined, and they praise the coaching of Joe Mazzulla, noting that while there are moments when he makes mistakes, he is still doing an incredible job.

The hosts also touch on the team's recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and express their disappointment in how the team lost, but they also point out that it is not the losses that bother them, but the way that they are losing that is concerning. They also mention the players drafted and brought to Oklahoma City in recent years and how Sam Presti has done a great job as the Thunder's GM.

We also briefly reminisce about their conversation in August when they talked about the Lakers' schedule and possible struggles they might experience. They wonder what has changed since then, as the Lakers were able to win seven games in a row after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They recall their best-case scenarios for the team and are ecstatic that the Lakers have exceeded their expectations.
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2:02 Conversation on the Boston Celtics' Successful Season
3:44 Celtics' Best Case Scenario for the Season
5:54 Analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Recent Performance
9:34 Analysis of Boston Celtics' Performance Through 45 Games
12:08 Analysis of Boston Celtics' Defensive Performance
15:58 Spurs' Recent Success and 2014 Championship Run
17:32 Discussion on the OA Team's Offensive Firepower and Defensive Intensity
19:37 The Benefits of Having a Balanced Offense in the NBA
20:19 Discussion of Boston Celtics' Balance of Offense and Defense
23:13 Malcolm Brogdon's Role on the Boston Celtics
25:04 Malcolm Brogdon: A Professional Basketball Player
27:52 Conversation Summary: Rob Kelly and Rayshawn Buchanan Discussing Gordon Hayward's Performance for the Boston Celtics
29:52 Conversation on Celtics Lineup Preference
33:21 Discussion of Boston Celtics Lineup for Playoffs
34:02 Exploring Trade Deadline Options for the San Antonio Spurs
35:57 Analysis of Potential Trade for Yaka Portal
39:29 Conversation on Potential Replacement for Al Horford and Cam Reddish as a Player
42:30 Conversation on Potential Additions to the Celtics Roster
43:43 Conversation on Potential Trade for Celtics
45:55 Heading: Evaluating Potential Trade for Payton Pritchard
51:22 Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings
52:46 Celtics' Expectations for Jayson Tatum's Gam
56:07 Jayson Tatum for MVP?
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Hosts: Craig D'Alessandro, Joe Malkin, Rayshawn Buchanan, Michael Marcangelo
Producer: Craig D'Alessandro
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