HR 2 - Celtics have gone away from what won them games
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The Greg Hill Show dives into the Boston Celtics' disappointing Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, which forced a Game 7 at TD Garden. Hosts Greg Hill and Meggo express outrage over the team's lack of urgency, poor shot execution, and failure to close out leads—citing a critical trend: the Celtics win when shooting over 35% from the field, but have lost all three games below that threshold. They critique head coach Joe Mazzulla’s lineup decisions, particularly the underutilization of bench players and failure to adjust to Tyrese Maxey’s impact. The discussion expands to broader themes of team identity, overconfidence, and the 'playing with your food' mentality—where the Celtics appear to coast when ahead. The hosts also touch on the controversy surrounding Mike Vrabel’s personal life, debating whether public figures owe fans emotional transparency, with strong opinions on the line between accountability and privacy. The episode blends sports analysis with cultural commentary on media ethics and fan expectations.
The Celtics must improve shot efficiency (over 35%) to win games, as they’ve lost all three games below that mark.
The team’s lack of urgency and overconfidence in leads has become a recurring issue, especially in Game 6.
Joe Mazzulla’s failure to adjust to Tyrese Maxey’s impact and underuse of bench players are major concerns.
Fans demand emotional accountability from public figures like Mike Vrabel, but the hosts argue that personal life doesn’t equate to professional performance.
The Celtics’ home-court advantage in Game 7 is real but undermined by their current momentum deficit.
Celtics' Collapse and Fan Fury
“They came out like – Disinterested. Yes. Like we're the Celtics and we're going to win this series and like we don't have to do anything until the fourth quarter.”
The 'Playing With Your Food' Mentality
“When you're up by double digits in the third quarter, you're playing with your food. Close it out. Just eat your meal. Finish them off.”
Mazzulla’s Coaching Decisions Under Fire
“You have to throw everything against the wall, in my opinion. Play Gaza.”
The Mike Vrabel Controversy and Fan Expectations
A deep dive into the public backlash against Patriots coach Mike Vrabel over his personal life. The hosts debate whether public figures owe fans emotional transparency, with Greg Hill arguing that fans should focus on performance, not private matters.
Fan Demands and Media Ethics
The show explores the tension between fan demands for public apologies and the ethics of media intrusion. A caller suggests the Celtics should 'kick out' their coach and impose public humiliation, sparking a debate on accountability vs. privacy.
“When you're up by double digits in the third quarter, you're playing with your food. Close it out. Just eat your meal. Finish them off.”
“I want Mike Vrabel to cry and look genuine, not some super controlled Stacy James thing.”
“They came out like – Disinterested. Yes. Like we're the Celtics and we're going to win this series and like we don't have to do anything until the fourth quarter.”
Hosts
Greg Hill
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Meggo
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Boston Celtics
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Mike Vrabel
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Joe Mazzulla
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Jason Tatum
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Tyrese Maxey
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Jake
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Mary Kay Cabot
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The Celtics have forgotten how to play
The Greg Hill Show • 15m • 5/1/2026
Did Tatum ruin the team chemistry?
The Greg Hill Show • 14m • 5/1/2026
Were we all fooled by this Celtics team?
The Greg Hill Show • 15m • 5/1/2026
They Said It: Mazzulla on why the series has changed
The Greg Hill Show • 14m • 5/1/2026
Joe Mazzulla please make some adjustments
The Greg Hill Show • 15m • 5/1/2026
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