What Kirk Goldsberry has said about Boston Celtics

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  Goldsberry said the loss reestablished Boston as the best team in the Eastern Conference and that they can win the East.

  “this game really reestablished the Boston Celtics as the best team, at least in the Eastern Conference”

  The Bill Simmons Podcast: NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House (Mar 26, 2026) · Listen from 13:13 · Boston Celtics

  Boston didn't win the East and didn't prove to be its best team. Detroit was the No. 1 seed, and the Celtics lost their first-round series to Philadelphia, falling 109-100 in Game 7 on May 2, 2026. The New York Knicks swept Cleveland 4-0 to win the East and then beat San Antonio 4-1 for the title.

  Sources: Celtics' 32-0 Playoff Streak Ends with Game 7 Loss to 76ers Without Tatum - Yahoo Sports · NBA Playoffs 2026: Schedule, results, and scores - full list · 2026 NBA Finals - Wikipedia · NBA Playoff Bracket 2026, Updated Picture, Schedule After 76ers Eliminate Celtics

  Checked Oct 6, 2026

Episodes

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  NBA Hot Takes, OKC’s Red Flag, and Giannis vs. Father Time With Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House

  The Bill Simmons Podcast · Mar 26, 2026 · 1 h 36 min

  Bill Simmons, Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House debate OKC's vulnerabilities, All-NBA cases, Houston's bad vibes and whether any team should trade for Giannis.

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