{"id":135955,"date":"2024-04-15T16:54:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T20:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=135955"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T20:54:09","slug":"why-round-1-will-be-toughest-series-for-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=135955","title":{"rendered":"Why Round 1 Will Be Toughest Series for Celtics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the latest episode of The Big 3 Podcast, hosts A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics&#8217; recent win over the Wizards, debate the impact of the Bucks and Knicks on the playoffs, and analyze the Cleveland vs. Orlando play-in series. They wrap up with season highlights, including Payton Pritchard\u2019s growth and notable player additions like Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday. This episode offers sharp insights into the playoff landscape and key season takeaways.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Big 3 NBA Podcast with Gary, Sherrod &amp; Kwani is available on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-big-3-nba-podcast\/id1717501081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Apple Podcasts<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2apNw8WbzyAQPXZuLVwqYI?si=1412zYzHT7ix3iZ7hna8oA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Spotify<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLv1Zsk99iuxCQXB6nY-Nxs8zlM-qTO2N3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em> as well as all of your go to podcasting apps. 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