Were we all fooled by this Celtics team?

The Greg Hill Show15mMay 1, 2026

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The Greg Hill Show dives into the Celtics' shocking loss to the 76ers in Game 6, questioning whether the team was overhyped after a dominant regular season and a strong start to the playoffs. Hosts Greg Hill and Meggo express disbelief and frustration, highlighting the Celtics' lack of urgency, poor shot execution (especially below 30% shooting in losses), and overconfidence—summarized by Nick Young’s critique that the team 'plays with their food.' They contrast this with the Sixers' renewed energy, particularly from Tyrese Maxey, and argue that Boston’s collapse was not just a tactical failure but a psychological one. The discussion also veers into a heated debate about sports media ethics, criticizing Shiloh Sanders’ 'make me a sandwich' comment toward Pro Football Hall of Famer Mary Kay Cabot, calling it classless and inappropriate, especially given her decades-long career. The hosts defend Cabot’s credibility and condemn the disrespect, drawing a line between humor and genuine disrespect in public discourse. The episode blends sports analysis with cultural commentary, using the Celtics' choke job as a lens to examine team mentality, media accountability, and the fine line between satire and cruelty. Key takeaways include the importance of finishing games, the danger of complacency even with star players like Jayson Tatum, and the need for respect in sports journalism. The hosts also offer a lighthearted break with a grilled cheese sandwich recommendation, grounding the intensity with humor. Overall, the tone is critical and emotionally charged, reflecting deep disappointment in the Celtics’ performance but also a strong moral stance on sports culture.

Key Takeaways
1

The Celtics' tendency to 'play with their food'—failing to close out leads—has become a critical flaw in the playoffs.

2

When the Celtics shoot below 30% from the field, they lose—highlighting a dangerous dependency on offensive efficiency.

3

Tyrese Maxey has been the key to the Sixers' success, not just Joel Embiid, and the Celtics have struggled to defend him.

4

Complacency and lack of urgency in the first half of Game 6 revealed a team that didn’t treat the game with proper respect.

5

Public figures should be held to higher standards—especially when mocking veteran journalists like Mary Kay Cabot.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Celtics' Collapse: A Choke Job for the Ages

I mean, I wouldn't say the biggest one in Boston sports history. It's up there. It is definitely up there.

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2:00
3 min

Why the Celtics Lost: Complacency and Poor Execution

When you're up by double digits in the third quarter, you're playing with your food. Close it out, just eat your meal, finish them off.

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5:00
4 min

The Tyrese Maxey Factor: Who’s Really Driving the Sixers?

The hosts argue that Maxey, not Embiid, has been the real engine of the 76ers’ success, and the Celtics have failed to adjust defensively to his pick-and-roll threat.

9:00
3 min

The Mary Kay Cabot Controversy: Classless Jokes in Sports Media

It's offensive. It's just, I don't know if you ever saw that cartoon where the dad has his hands on his son's shoulders and he says, Son, if you can't say something nice, say something clever but devastating. Like, this is so... Dumb.

Highlight
12:00
3 min

Game 7 Preview and Lighter Moments

The hosts preview Game 7 in Boston, acknowledge the Sixers’ momentum, and end with a humorous grilled cheese sandwich recommendation, offering a brief reprieve from the intensity.

High-Impact Quotes
When you're up by double digits in the third quarter, you're playing with your food. Close it out, just eat your meal, finish them off.
Greg Hill10:50
Viral: 90.0
It's offensive. It's just, I don't know if you ever saw that cartoon where the dad has his hands on his son's shoulders and he says, Son, if you can't say something nice, say something clever but devastating. Like, this is so... Dumb.
Meggo6:06
Viral: 88.0
I mean, I wouldn't say the biggest one in Boston sports history. It's up there. It is definitely up there.
Greg Hill0:27
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Greg HillMeggo
Topics Discussed
Celtics Playoff Collapse95%Team Complacency and Mental Toughness90%Tyrese Maxey's Impact85%Sports Media Ethics80%Public Figures and Humor75%Home Court Advantage70%Basketball Shooting Efficiency65%Grilled Cheese Sandwich Culture50%
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Greg Hill

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Meggo

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Celtics

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15xNegative

76ers

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12xPositive

Mary Kay Cabot

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10xPositive

Jayson Tatum

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8xPositive

Tyrese Maxey

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7xPositive

Shiloh Sanders

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6xNegative

Shaw's and Star Market

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Joel Embiid

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