The Celtics are rolling and don't look like they're gonna stop

The WEEI Afternoons podcast breaks down the Celtics' dominant Game 1 victory over the Sixers, emphasizing their overwhelming control and the historic context of their playoff dominance since 1982. Hosts Ted and Andy express disbelief at how one-sided the game was, with the Sixers shooting poorly and the Celtics cruising to a 123-point win. Despite some early struggles from key players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, the team’s depth, youth, and cohesion are highlighted as major strengths. The discussion centers on whether this Celtics team has learned from past playoff collapses, particularly their tendency to ease off in later games. The hosts believe this year is different—driven by a younger roster, strong leadership from Tatum and Brown, and a collective mindset focused on proving themselves. They also contrast the Celtics’ current coaching excellence under Joe Mazzulla with the perceived decline in coaching quality elsewhere, like Mike Brown’s tenure with the Knicks. The episode ends with a sponsor segment on men’s health and a teaser for the Bruins’ must-win game in Buffalo.