John Karalis
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Celtics beat for Boston Sports Journal. Host, Locked on Celtics, Locked on NBA podcasts. Author: 'Built Different,' 'The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars.' PBWA. Cameo.com/JohnKaralis. JohnKaralis.com
New on BSJ: Consistency is the goal, but Boston's life outside the comfort zone makes it hard to find so far
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Consistency is the goal, but Boston's life outside the comfort zone makes it hard to find so far
Everyone has to do a lot of different things, and no one is truly comfortable in these new roles just yet. That means wins can turn into losses and losses can be flipped into wins, but for Mazzulla, t...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New on BSJ: Consistency is the goal, but Boston's life outside the comfort zone makes it hard to find so far
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Hard to say exactly, but I don't expect them to have an alibi
How ugly do you envision that being?
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Hard to say exactly, but I don't expect them to have an alibi
Neemias Queta is officially out tomorrow vs Detroit
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Neemias Queta is officially out tomorrow vs Detroit
Celtics chances at advancing are slim. Atlanta beating Washington tonight eliminates them. Celtics losing to Detroit tomorrow would also eliminate them.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Celtics chances at advancing are slim. Atlanta beating Washington tonight eliminates them. Celtics losing to Detroit tomorrow would also eliminate them.
New on BSJ: Boston's bench guys are growing as players, but the stars are also learning important lessons
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Karalis: Boston's bench guys are growing as players, but the stars are also learning important lessons
Growth comes with some aches and pains. Games like this one against Orlando, where they were both awesome and awful, are great examples of that. But it’s growth nonetheless, and everyone will be bette...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
New on BSJ: Boston's bench guys are growing as players, but the stars are also learning important lessons
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BSJ Game Report: Celtics 138, Magic 129 - Brown's 35 saves Celtics after blowing big lead
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BSJ Game Report: Celtics 138, Magic 129 - Brown's 35 saves Celtics after blowing big lead
The Celtics shot well and got a nice boost from their bench, but fouls kept Orlando within five after one. The Celtics turned on the defense and cashed in on almost everything on their way to a 48-poi...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 138, Magic 129 - Brown's 35 saves Celtics after blowing big lead
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Jaylen Brown had his 8th 30-plus point game of the season tonight. The most 30-plus point regular season games for Brown was 22, coming in the 22-23 season. He's on pace for 38 this year over 82 games.
November 24, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Jaylen Brown had his 8th 30-plus point game of the season tonight. The most 30-plus point regular season games for Brown was 22, coming in the 22-23 season. He's on pace for 38 this year over 82 games.
Jett Howard has 22 of Orlando's 40 points in the 4th. Jase Richardson has 14. Desmond Bane is the only starter who has played in the 4th and he has the other 4 points. Wild quarter for Orlando.
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Jett Howard has 22 of Orlando's 40 points in the 4th. Jase Richardson has 14. Desmond Bane is the only starter who has played in the 4th and he has the other 4 points. Wild quarter for Orlando.
The Celtics shot 18-23 (78.3%) in the 2nd quarter on their way to 48 points. They were 5-7 from 3
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Celtics shot 18-23 (78.3%) in the 2nd quarter on their way to 48 points. They were 5-7 from 3
Only five Magic turnovers so far but Boston has cashed in on all of them. They have 12-3 advantage in points off turnovers
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Only five Magic turnovers so far but Boston has cashed in on all of them. They have 12-3 advantage in points off turnovers
We are seeing some great individual moves right now.. White with the deceleration, Bane with the crossover step back, Simons with the big Eurostep. What a fun sequence.
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
We are seeing some great individual moves right now.. White with the deceleration, Bane with the crossover step back, Simons with the big Eurostep. What a fun sequence.
The Celtics just foul way too much. Orlando is +7 at the free throw line in the first quarter. They've shot 13 to Boston's 4. C's lead by 5 but easily could be by more if they stopped fouling.
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The Celtics just foul way too much. Orlando is +7 at the free throw line in the first quarter. They've shot 13 to Boston's 4. C's lead by 5 but easily could be by more if they stopped fouling.
Unsuccessful challenge. Call stands on Brown.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Unsuccessful challenge. Call stands on Brown.
Celtics are challenging the foul on Jaylen Brown. Brown just got a tech arguing the call.
November 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Celtics are challenging the foul on Jaylen Brown. Brown just got a tech arguing the call.
Celtics say Neemias Queta has a left ankle sprain and is questionable to return
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Celtics say Neemias Queta has a left ankle sprain and is questionable to return
Three quick 3s for the Celtics, 2 from Hauser and 1 from Simons, and its a 9-2 run
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Three quick 3s for the Celtics, 2 from Hauser and 1 from Simons, and its a 9-2 run
Queta turned his left ankle getting back on that last play and he's going back into the locker room. He was probably due to come out of the game anyway, but he is heading to the back to get checked.
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Queta turned his left ankle getting back on that last play and he's going back into the locker room. He was probably due to come out of the game anyway, but he is heading to the back to get checked.
What happened in Hawks-Pelicans? The three amigos have it covered
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
What happened in Hawks-Pelicans? The three amigos have it covered
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The NBA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rodney Rogers. Rodney earned the Sixth Man of the Year Award while playing for the Phoenix Suns and was a beloved teammate during his 12-year NBA career.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The NBA family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rodney Rogers. Rodney earned the Sixth Man of the Year Award while playing for the Phoenix Suns and was a beloved teammate during his 12-year NBA career.
I think Jaylen is missing ball movement reads because he feels the need to score so much. Which is totally understandable, but also I think he needs to trust the ball movement a little more. This also ties into the centers thinking score first too often and not moving it enough
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I think Jaylen is missing ball movement reads because he feels the need to score so much. Which is totally understandable, but also I think he needs to trust the ball movement a little more. This also ties into the centers thinking score first too often and not moving it enough
No coverage from me tonight. I'll be back for Sunday's game
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
No coverage from me tonight. I'll be back for Sunday's game
Picks 'n Pops: Non-patterns, non-fun, and a much-needed win
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Picks 'n Pops: Non-patterns, non-fun, and a much-needed win
Every week I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because I am very well aware of what fun is and how to have it.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Picks 'n Pops: Non-patterns, non-fun, and a much-needed win
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An excellent explanation of how the Celtics are getting creative on offense.
"a multiple-action layer to the concepts"
"a multiple-action layer to the concepts"
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Video Breakdown: Looking at the 'deeper levels' of the Boston Celtics halfcourt offense
The Celtics are getting incredibly creative in running their offense because of the talent drain. They have had to add twists to traditional things and layers to confuse the defense. As the season goe...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An excellent explanation of how the Celtics are getting creative on offense.
"a multiple-action layer to the concepts"
"a multiple-action layer to the concepts"
Video Breakdown: Looking at the 'deeper levels' of the Boston Celtics halfcourt offense www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/11/20/v...
Video Breakdown: Looking at the 'deeper levels' of the Boston Celtics halfcourt offense
The Celtics are getting incredibly creative in running their offense because of the talent drain. They have had to add twists to traditional things and layers to confuse the defense. As the season goe...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Video Breakdown: Looking at the 'deeper levels' of the Boston Celtics halfcourt offense www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/11/20/v...
Jaylen said he played 10 minutes in the first half against Brooklyn because Joe Mazzulla was holding him accountable for playing poorly. But ... was that what really happened, or just how Jaylen needs to process it?
New podcast with @tomwesterholm.bsky.social out on YouTube: youtu.be/awpwAcKM3XM
New podcast with @tomwesterholm.bsky.social out on YouTube: youtu.be/awpwAcKM3XM
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Jaylen said he played 10 minutes in the first half against Brooklyn because Joe Mazzulla was holding him accountable for playing poorly. But ... was that what really happened, or just how Jaylen needs to process it?
New podcast with @tomwesterholm.bsky.social out on YouTube: youtu.be/awpwAcKM3XM
New podcast with @tomwesterholm.bsky.social out on YouTube: youtu.be/awpwAcKM3XM