Celtic Chalk Talk: Celtics Go 3-1, Knicks Loss Lessons, and a Stunning Shorthanded Win in Orlando
Host Steve Purciello recaps an “interesting” 3–1 Celtics week on the independent Peach Basket Network, urging support for fan-driven shows. Boston beat Charlotte as Jalen Brown scored 35 and Walsh’s defense helped key a dominant finish, then lost 112–106 to the Knicks without Brown, with Purciello criticizing drop coverage versus the Towns-Brunson pick-and-roll and leaving Josh Hart unguarded before his late threes. The Celtics blew out New Orleans 144–118 while tying the record with 29 threes, highlighted by Hauser’s 8-for-12 from deep and improved shooting from Vukovich. They then shocked Orlando with a depleted lineup as Shireman (30), Harper (27), and Garza (27, 12 rebounds) led a late win, prompting praise for Garza and debate over the backup center role. Purciello previews a first-round matchup with the winner of Philadelphia–Orlando and notes upcoming rotation decisions.
00:00 Welcome to Celtic Chalk Talk
00:15 Peach Basket Network Plug
00:52 Week Overview and Hornets Win
03:05 Knicks Loss and Defensive Issues
05:40 Pelicans Blowout and Three Point Barrage
06:41 Shorthanded Magic Upset
08:34 Shireman Emerges and Garza Case
09:54 Playoff Preview and Rotation Choices
11:14 Wrap Up and Next Episode
Host Steve Purciello recaps an “interesting” 3–1 Celtics week on the independent Peach Basket Network, urging support for fan-driven shows. Boston beat Charlotte as Jalen Brown scored 35 and Walsh’s defense helped key a dominant finish, then lost 112–106 to the Knicks without Brown, with Purciello criticizing drop coverage versus the Towns-Brunson pick-and-roll and leaving Josh Hart unguarded before his late threes. The Celtics blew out New Orleans 144–118 while tying the record with 29 threes, highlighted by Hauser’s 8-for-12 from deep and improved shooting from Vukovich. They then shocked Orlando with a depleted lineup as Shireman (30), Harper (27), and Garza (27, 12 rebounds) led a late win, prompting praise for Garza and debate over the backup center role. Purciello previews a first-round matchup with the winner of Philadelphia–Orlando and notes upcoming rotation decisions.
00:00 Welcome to Celtic Chalk Talk
00:15 Peach Basket Network Plug
00:52 Week Overview and Hornets Win
03:05 Knicks Loss and Defensive Issues
05:40 Pelicans Blowout and Three Point Barrage
06:41 Shorthanded Magic Upset
08:34 Shireman Emerges and Garza Case
09:54 Playoff Preview and Rotation Choices
11:14 Wrap Up and Next Episode