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Celtics Clinch East's Number 2 Seed | Celtics vs Pelicans Postgame Show on CLNS

·1 hr 27 min·5 clips

The Celtics clinch the East's 2-seed in what the hosts call 'the saddest thing we've ever seen'—a win so bad it's hilarious.

The episode opens with hosts John Zannis and A. Sherrod Blakely reacting with a mix of humor and disbelief to the Celtics' victory over the Pelicans, which secured the 2-seed in the East. They describe the win as 'sad' but ultimately meaningless, as the regular season concludes. The panel then reviews key player performances, noting Nikola Vučević's positive return from injury and Sam Hauser's record-tying three-point shooting. Coach Joe Mazzulla's postgame press conference is played, where he discusses player development, playoff mentality, and the team's gratitude. The hosts analyze a viral moment from a previous press conference where Mazzulla gave a death stare to a reporter asking about Jayson Tatum's practice status. They also replay a humorous interview where a reporter awkwardly asks Tatum about playing in front of legend Robert Parish. The discussion turns to Jaylen Brown's season, highlighting his career highs in points, rebounds, and assists, while acknowledging his seven turnovers in the game. Bobby Manning joins the show live from TD Garden, sharing insights on the team's playoff preparation. The panel debates potential first-round opponents, preferring the Orlando Magic or Philadelphia 76ers (without Joel Embiid) over the Charlotte Hornets. Significant time is spent expressing concern about a likely second-round matchup with the New York Knicks, citing the Celtics' recent loss to them and matchup difficulties. Topics include Derrick White's shooting struggles, backup center rotation worries with Vučević and Luke Kornet, and the readiness of young players like Jordan Walsh and Oshae Brissett. The episode concludes with sponsorships and lighthearted banter about fantasy sports picks.

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A relieved two-seed night becomes a candid Celtics check-in on record threes, rotation growth, and playoff self-scrutiny.

The Celtics land as the two seed, but the tone is more exhale than celebration. The episode starts from a win the panel plainly did not enjoy, then keeps that unease in view while separating postseason position from the way the game actually felt.

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You want the Celtics' two-seed clinch with a weary room, a tied NBA record for made threes, and one more regular-season game still on the calendar.

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