Locked On Celtics With Rainin' J's

Boston Celtics' old habits threaten their playoff edge as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum slip into hero-ball mode—can they shift gears in time to regain momentum against the Philadelphia 76ers? John Karalis of Celtics On SI and Tom Westerholm dissect the Game 2 letdown, spotlighting the dangers of stagnant offense, questionable drop coverage, and missed opportunities by players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. The duo debate Joe Mazzulla’s bench decisions, missed chances to inject energy with rotation tweaks, and what it will take for the Celtics to reset their mentality. Discussion includes critical analysis of late-game decision-making, the importance of exploiting Tatum and Brown’s gravity, and keys to outmatching Tyrese Maxey and the surging Sixers. Is it panic time for Boston, or just a minor speed bump on their championship path? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord,