Jaylen Brown DOMINATES, Celtics SURVIVE Collapse | Al Horford's Mysterious Boston Departure

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🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Boston Celtics nearly squander massive lead but hold off Golden State Warriors—can Jaylen Brown’s evolution fuel a Finals run? John Karalis breaks down the Celtics’ wild 11-point win, highlighted by Jaylen Brown’s spectacular triple-double and Payton Pritchard’s clutch fourth-quarter bombs. Key insights include Boston’s most dynamic passing and cutting offense of the season, plus how improved rebounding and deep shooting saved them when Golden State’s relentless pressure threatened chaos. Hugo Gonzalez’s breakout play and budding star potential get special attention—could he be the team’s next cornerstone? Analysis covers Kristaps Porziņģis and Al Horford’s reunions, with intriguing speculation on Horford’s departure and its deeper meaning. Tune in for perspective on Joe Mazzulla’s rotation decisions, sixth man legend talk around Pritchard, and why the Celtics’ blend of talent and teamwork could decide the Eastern Conference pecking order. Don’t miss this sharp look at Boston’s strengths and looming tests.

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0:00.0	Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, the Boston Celtics came this close to blowing a 34 point lead, but Jalen Brown, triple double was awesome.
0:09.7	Peyton Pritchard saved them in the fourth quarter and I love Hugo Gonzalez.
0:15.6	Locked on Celtics pod home of the winners, baby.
0:19.5	Hey there. Welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here on the Lockdown Podcast Network.
0:24.9	Where does your team every day?
0:26.6	Your team's the Boston Celtics.
0:28.1	I talk about them Monday through Friday.
0:30.1	I've got bonus podcasts when they play on weekends and throughout the day, throughout the week.
0:34.7	So make sure you just subscribe wherever we get your podcast.
0:37.3	It just dropped a bonus podcast.
0:39.3	The Keith Smith episode was an hour long.
0:42.4	So I just dropped two podcasts.
0:44.5	So much Keith Smith talking about the offseason moves,
0:51.5	the filling the roster spots,
0:53.1	just so much transactional stuff.
0:55.9	So check that out.
0:57.8	Subscribe wherever you get your podcast, watch the show on YouTube.
1:01.0	I'm John Corrales.
1:02.0	If you're new to the show, I'm covering the team for Sports Illustrated Celtics on
1:07.3	SI.
1:08.1	I've been covering the team for 20 years, been doing this podcast for 10
1:11.0	and I have a couple books out about the team as well. Today's show is brought to you by
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