BONUS: Jayson Tatum’s PLAYOFF Ramp-Up - Where Can Get? | Best Regular Season Ever?

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🗓️ 16 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Is this the most exciting regular season Boston Celtics fans have witnessed since the turn of the century? John Karalis of Celtics On SI dives into a bonus mailbag and examines rising expectations as Jayson Tatum ramps up playoff minutes after recovering from an Achilles injury, weighing both the risks and remarkable speed of his return. He highlights memorable surprises like Hugo Gonzalez’s breakout potential and Baylor Scheierman's clutch shooting, all while exploring the emotional highs and lingering anxieties that define this must-win year in Boston. Key discussions include national TV analysts’ coverage and why bench players often provide more insightful in-game commentary than big-name stars, plus the evolving fan dynamic between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Whether you’re relishing the Celtics’ unexpected run or bracing for the next twist, John Karalis unpacks the season’s standout storylines and offers insider observations on Boston’s path forward. Don’t miss this energized breakdown of the Celtics’ playoff outlook and growing momentum.

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0:00.0	Now on the Locked-on Celtics podcast, the mini mailbag, what can we expect from Jason Tatum heading into the playoffs?
0:06.4	And is this the best regular season ever?
0:09.0	It's a bonus podcast here on this Monday on the Lockdown Celtics podcast.
0:14.2	So thank you for making this show.
0:16.3	Your first listen every day.
0:17.8	I do appreciate you being here every Monday through Friday bonus podcast like
0:21.4	this throughout the week when they play on weekends, tons and tons of Celtics content.
0:26.4	So make sure you're subscribed wherever you get your podcast. Watch this show on YouTube.
0:30.1	I'm John Corrales, beat writer covering the Celtics for Sports Illustrated Celtics on SI.
0:35.6	And I've been covering this team for 20 years doing this podcast for 10.
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1:00.1	This bonus podcast, the way I do mini mailbags is one question per segment because
1:06.5	the bonus podcasts are a little shorter or they should be.
1:10.3	I just keep on yapping, blah, blah, blah.
1:12.3	But I get one question per segment.
1:15.0	This time, bonus podcast, bonus question at the end because it's a silly one.
1:19.2	But we're going to dive right in.
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