Welcome to First to the Floor, a Boston Celtics channel bringing you levelheaded overreactions, occasional coherent analysis, and a few laughs (we hope). The First to the Floor team, Ben Vallis, Jake Issenberg, and Wayne Spooney, might not be traditional members of the media, but that’s some of our charm. As part of the CLNS Network, we have unique access to great guests like Abby Chin, Chris Forsberg, Drew Carter, and sometimes we even let Barstool’s Dan Greenberg join. No matter how you li ...
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A Triggering Game 2 Loss (Celtics Late Night)
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As many predicted, the Miami Heat came out in game 2 with an avalanche of 3-point attempts, which they hit at an alarmingly high rate? Where are the panic meters at now that the series is tied 1-1? How will the Celtics adjust and respond in game 2? Is it coaching, execution, or both? Who or what is to blame? 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays …
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Will the Celtics Continue Their Dominance in Game 2?
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What are your predictions for Celtics vs Heat Game 2? Will the Celtics add another layer to the "they're not the same team as last year" narrative by doubling down on their Game 1 dominance? What adjustments will Eric Spoelstra and the Heat make? Plus, we'll check in with the other playoff series' happening around the league. 🕒Check out this week's…
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Celtics Not Bothered by "Heat Culture" | Postgame Show
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The Boston Celtics threw the first punch early in game 1 and never looked back. What were the key elements to this win? Jayson Tatum notched his first playoff triple-double, Kristaps destroyed the Miami zone, and Jrue Holiday's defense completely took Tyler Herro out of the game. How will the Heat respond in game 2? Plus, shaking off the Heat PTSD,…
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PTSD and Zone-Busting | Previewing Celtics/Heat (w/ Dan Greenberg)
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Well, the inevitable has happened. The Boston Celtics are facing the Miami Heat in round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Dan Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to preview a PTSD-inducing series. How will this matchup compare to last year? Is Kristaps Porzingis up to the challenge? Do Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown understand the assignment? What devi…
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The 6th Annual Boston Celtics Awards Show (and a quick East Play-In Recap)
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The Boston Celtics' 2023-2024 regular season has come to an end, and it's time to hand out some of the industry's most prestigious awards. Who will win the Blake Griffin Award for "Most Vibiest Player"? What about the coveted Marcus Smart "No, No, Yes!" Award? These awards can absolutely cement a player's Hall of Fame eligibility, so there's a lot …
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Farewell Mike Gorman, Hello Postseason! (Celtics Late Night)
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Mike Gorman made us all cry, while Payton Pritchard made us cackle with glee. The Celtics have capped off an amazing regular season with 64 wins, and now we shift our focus to the playoffs? What is the most likely path to the finals for the Celtics? Will the Bucks make it beyond the first round? Plus, Jordan Walsh's first NBA start, the Schadenfreu…
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Debrief: Celtics Lose in Milwaukee (Celtics Late Night)
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The Milwaukee Bucks brought everything they had to a game that meant nothing to the Boston Celtics. Still, there are some playoff-relevant takeaways! Plus, do you think Tatum clearly has another gear to get to in the playoffs? What does that look like? VOTE in our End of Season Awards: https://forms.gle/GrQfthGEYG7WjPF87 🕒Check out this week's unde…
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Jaylen Returns, and the Stay Ready Crew blow out the Blazers
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The Celtics won their 62nd game in a blowout against the Portland Blazers. Join us for the post-game show as we break down Jaylen Brown's return, Kristaps Porzingis' incredible form, and how the Stay Ready Crew might impact Joe Mazzulla's Coach of the Year chances. 🕒Check out this week's underrated plays vid: https://youtu.be/aiSOMrMsX1k 🎙️Subscrib…
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The Boston Celtics just won 60 games for the first time since 2009, and have clinched the 1st overall seed, guaranteeing home-court advantage throughout the playoffs in a building where they've only lost 3 times all season. What can we expect for the rest of the season? Plus, a mammoth version of everyone's favorite unsponsored segment, the Schaden…
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Porzingis finding rhythm, and Joel Embiid is coming back
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Grant Williams and the Charlotte Hornets were no problem for our Latvian Hero and the vastly superior Boston Celtics. However, there were a few takeaways that might have playoff implications. Has Kristaps Porzingis begun to find his rhythm? Will Sam Hauser be a key playoff rotation piece? Is Jrue all the way back despite his poor shooting night? Pl…
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Big win in the Big Easy (Celtics Late Night)
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The Celtics get back on track in the Big Easy with an incredible defensive performance, limiting the New Orleans Pelicans to sub 100 points and getting the Celtics back in the win column. This recording from our live postgame show, Celtics Late Night, captures all the exceptional vibes from immediately after the game. 🕒Check out this week's underra…
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Are the Celtics' crunch time issues THAT concerning?
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The Boston Celtics have suffered some nasty crunch-time losses this season, often on National TV for all to see. But how do their crunch-time issues compare to other contenders? How do they compare to the 2008 championship Celtics? Plus, we fire up the Schadenfreude Report to discuss the Bucks' loss to the no-Lebron Lakers, and much more. 🕒Check ou…
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Why You Need To Pay Attention To The Celtics' Last 11 Games
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The Boston Celtics are one game away from locking up the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference, and not much further away from locking up the overall top seed. However, there are plenty of reasons to remain glued to the team as they close out their regular season. We run through 10 reasons why the rest of the regular season still matters. Plus, recapp…
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Cedric Maxwell on the Celtics' upcoming playoff run
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The 1981 NBA Finals MVP and Radio Announcer for the Boston Celtics, Cedric Maxwell, joins us to recap the Celtics' win over the Bucks, and discuss what aspects of this matchup might resurface during the playoffs. We'll also get Max's take on the Celtics' playoff rotation, this year's championship prospects, and which modern players compare closely …
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Bucks Preview, and the "vibe-iest" moments from the Pistons game
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The Boston Celtics made a meaningless mid-March regular season game ridiculously fun by playing an almost unfair level of team defense against a struggling Detroit Pistons. Come and hang out as we rank the "vibe-iest" moment from a game that was way more enjoyable than it should have been. Whether it's Derrick White's triple-double, Jaylen Brown's …
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Sam Hauser goes god-mode, banishes the Wizards (Celtics Late Night)
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Sam Hauser was hotter than the sun, shooting 10 of 13 from 3 before leaving with an ankle injury. We recapped the game LIVE on Celtics Late night, discussing Hauser's near-historic night, Tatum's casual dominance, the evolution of this year's bench squad, and Jrue Holiday's insane numbers since the all star break. Plus, we're not worried about Kris…
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Total Eclipse of the Suns: Do the new rules benefit the Celtics? (Celtics Late Night)
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The Celtics could have been forgiven for losing their first game after a long west coast road trip and the continued absence of their starting center, Kristaps Porzingis. However, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford gave the Suns an absolute beatdown in a genuinely impressive display of team basketball. We break down the Celtics' approach to …
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