John Karalis
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Celtics beat for Boston Sports Journal. Host, Locked on Celtics, Locked on NBA podcasts. Author: 'Built Different,' 'The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars.' PBWA. Cameo.com/JohnKaralis. JohnKaralis.com
New on BSJ: Runaway win in Indiana is the clearest vindication of 'Mazzulla Ball' this season
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Karalis: Runaway win in Indiana is the clearest vindication of 'Mazzulla Ball' this season
This is what ‘Mazzulla Ball’ always was, and always will be. Some nights it will result in a lot of 3-pointers. On others, it will be mostly 2s. Against the Pacers Friday night, it was a bit of both t...
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December 27, 2025 at 6:29 AM
New on BSJ: Runaway win in Indiana is the clearest vindication of 'Mazzulla Ball' this season
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Sam Hauser's 3-point percentage jumped from 35.7% to 38.1% tonight
December 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Sam Hauser's 3-point percentage jumped from 35.7% to 38.1% tonight
The Pacers started out hot and went up 11, but the Celtics ran away from the Pacers in the 2nd quarter. They did it mostly with mid-range shots in the second, but then Sam Hauser crushed the Pacers from 3 in the 3rd. Here's my initial reaction, and a full podcast coming up later.
December 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The Pacers started out hot and went up 11, but the Celtics ran away from the Pacers in the 2nd quarter. They did it mostly with mid-range shots in the second, but then Sam Hauser crushed the Pacers from 3 in the 3rd. Here's my initial reaction, and a full podcast coming up later.
7-8 from 3 for Hauser. 36-26 3rd so far from Boston. 83-48 Boston since the first quarter.
December 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
7-8 from 3 for Hauser. 36-26 3rd so far from Boston. 83-48 Boston since the first quarter.
47-22 quarter for Boston, which is ridiculous. The Celtics had THREE guys drop double digits in the 2nd (Pritchard 14, White/Brown 10 each). C's went from down 11 to up 14
December 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
47-22 quarter for Boston, which is ridiculous. The Celtics had THREE guys drop double digits in the 2nd (Pritchard 14, White/Brown 10 each). C's went from down 11 to up 14
Scheierman has been good. He has 5 rebounds and is a +21
December 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Scheierman has been good. He has 5 rebounds and is a +21
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Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoiding intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
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Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoidin intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
Every week, I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because I had to do something to pass the time in line to return these socks.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoiding intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
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in my professional opinion, it will be difficult for the Celtics to win if the Pacers keep shooting 70% overall and 100% 3s.
December 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
in my professional opinion, it will be difficult for the Celtics to win if the Pacers keep shooting 70% overall and 100% 3s.
Beautiful sequence for Queta ... Block, there for the save from White, finishes at the rim, then another dunk. Really great stuff
December 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Beautiful sequence for Queta ... Block, there for the save from White, finishes at the rim, then another dunk. Really great stuff
Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoiding intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
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Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoidin intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
Every week, I gather some thoughts about the Celtics, the NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because I had to do something to pass the time in line to return these socks.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Picks 'n Pops: Celtics University, avoiding intrusive thoughts, and a new pro league
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I just want Locked On listeners to know that @johnkaralis.com and I recorded our Christmas Day episode at a time when me taking a (very mild) shot at the Thunder looked prophetic, not reactive.
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I just want Locked On listeners to know that @johnkaralis.com and I recorded our Christmas Day episode at a time when me taking a (very mild) shot at the Thunder looked prophetic, not reactive.
New on BSJ: Putting together my Celtics and NBA Nice and Naughty list
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Karalis: Putting together my Celtics and NBA Nice and Naughty list
Christmas day brings gifts for all the kiddos, but it’s also a gift for NBA fans as we head into the unofficial start of the season. At this point, teams have played about 30 games, or about 35% of th...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
New on BSJ: Putting together my Celtics and NBA Nice and Naughty list
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The WNBA is making a BIG MISTAKE with Boston!
NEW Episode of WNBA Today on CLNS w/ @noadalzell.bsky.social and special guest @johnkaralis.com!
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I just watched Kelly Olynyk check in for Luke Kornet and throw Bismack Biyombo an alley oop.
I'm not sure what that means but it feels weird as hell
I'm not sure what that means but it feels weird as hell
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I just watched Kelly Olynyk check in for Luke Kornet and throw Bismack Biyombo an alley oop.
I'm not sure what that means but it feels weird as hell
I'm not sure what that means but it feels weird as hell
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I knew Jordan Walsh was going to be good
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5 players the Jazz could take with the 28th pick in the 2023 NBA draft
Andre Jackson Jr., Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kris Murray, Julian Strawther and Jordan Walsh are five players the Utah Jazz could take with the 28th pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I knew Jordan Walsh was going to be good
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New on BSJ: Joe Mazzulla took a big chance when things looked their worst, and his 'great call' paid off for the Celtics www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/12/23/j...
Joe Mazzulla took a big chance when things looked their worst, and his 'great call' paid off for the Celtics
The truth was that at that moment, their Finals MVP and likely All-NBA player, and two other key players on a championship roster, weren’t getting the job done. Instead, a 19-year-old, a guy off the s...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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BSJ Game Report: Celtics 103, Pacers 95 - Bench unit saves starters in fun comeback win
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BSJ Game Report: Celtics 103, Pacers 95 - Bench unit saves starters in fun comeback win
The Pacers came out blistering hot from 3 while the Celtics were cold in the second quarter, falling behind by 20. Mazzulla benched his starters after a lazy start to the third, and the bench unit got...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 103, Pacers 95 - Bench unit saves starters in fun comeback win
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Just now during Hugo's press scrum:
Tatum (in the hallway): you still here?
Hugo: I'm still here
Tatum: what did I tell you yesterday?
Hugo: I can't say right now
Tatum: THAT YOU A BAD MOTHERFUCKER
Tatum (in the hallway): you still here?
Hugo: I'm still here
Tatum: what did I tell you yesterday?
Hugo: I can't say right now
Tatum: THAT YOU A BAD MOTHERFUCKER
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Just now during Hugo's press scrum:
Tatum (in the hallway): you still here?
Hugo: I'm still here
Tatum: what did I tell you yesterday?
Hugo: I can't say right now
Tatum: THAT YOU A BAD MOTHERFUCKER
Tatum (in the hallway): you still here?
Hugo: I'm still here
Tatum: what did I tell you yesterday?
Hugo: I can't say right now
Tatum: THAT YOU A BAD MOTHERFUCKER
Jaylen Brown says he was pissed when the starters got pulled in the 3rd, but it was the right decision. He says they trust the coaching staff and the bench won then the game. "Great call by Joe"
December 23, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Jaylen Brown says he was pissed when the starters got pulled in the 3rd, but it was the right decision. He says they trust the coaching staff and the bench won then the game. "Great call by Joe"
Luka Garza came out of the game looking like he just ran a marathon. They should give him one of those foil things on the bench
December 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Luka Garza came out of the game looking like he just ran a marathon. They should give him one of those foil things on the bench
Celtics have a 22-10 advantage in second chance points.
December 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Celtics have a 22-10 advantage in second chance points.
.. and the Celtics take the lead
December 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
.. and the Celtics take the lead
Jaylen Brown with the tough finish and it's now a 2 point game. 31-13 Celtics since the full substitution.
December 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Jaylen Brown with the tough finish and it's now a 2 point game. 31-13 Celtics since the full substitution.
Pacers shot 1-12 from 3 in the 3rd quarter
December 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Pacers shot 1-12 from 3 in the 3rd quarter
19-5 run now, six point game
Mazzulla pulled his starters and the subs went on a 10-2 run to cut it to 12
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
19-5 run now, six point game