Locked On Celtics With Rainin' J's

Joel Embiid’s return might spell doom for the Philadelphia 76ers as their offense grinds to a halt and Tyrese Maxey is forced out of rhythm. John Karalis of Celtics On SI and guest Tom Westerholm of Boston.com break down how the Boston Celtics exploited Embiid’s heliocentric play, slamming home the point that Embiid’s style does little to help his teammates or the Sixers’ championship hopes. With Maxey’s usage plummeting and the Celtics feasting on a predictable attack, is Game 5 already a formality? The spotlight also turns to Neemias Queta's foul trouble and its ripple effects on Boston’s playoff potential. Can Queta rediscover his disciplined defense against elite matchups, or will his bad habits resurface at the worst time? Plus, Celtics offensive strategy stays “simple by design”—but could overreliance on straightforward reads become an issue deeper in the postseason? 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, acce