Rich predicts: That's a wrap for Philly

The WEEI Afternoons crew dives into the Celtics' recent collapse in a crucial fourth quarter against the Sixers, with Rich, Ted, Ken, and Stiz dissecting the team's late-game struggles, particularly the poor performance of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They express concern over the Celtics' inability to close out games despite a dominant regular season, attributing it to a lack of clutch execution and over-reliance on star isolation. The hosts debate whether this loss was an anomaly or a sign of deeper issues, with some suggesting it could serve as a wake-up call before facing tougher opponents like the Knicks. The conversation shifts to the broader playoff landscape, highlighting the unprecedented length of first-round series and a statistical trend that teams going beyond five games in the first round haven't won the title in over a decade. The segment also features a lighthearted tangent about a striking red-haired woman spotted at the game—identified as MTV personality Justina Valentine—and a celebration of Stiz Grimes' underground rap career, including a viral pandemic-era parody about toilet paper shortages. The episode closes with a playful nod to celebrity fans, comparing the Knicks' high-profile supporters to the Celtics' more low-key roster of famous followers.