Celtics @ Pacers / Dec 26 / 2025-26 Season

The Celtics stay hot in Indiana, beating the Pacers, 140-122, behind another 30-burger from Jaylen Brown, a great Payton Pritchard showing, and a Sam Hauser sniper show. Chud and Doug break it all down, talk about where the Cs and their current players stand compared to some modern contemporaries, tackle the entire Christmas Day NBA slate, and much more!

00:00 Celtics' Recent Performance and Jaylen Brown's Streak

12:07 Team Dynamics and Player Contributions

24:41 Depth and Competition Among Role Players

26:26 Celtics Rising: A Season of Growth

29:29 Player Development and Team Culture

32:26 Game Reflections and Player Reactions

38:22 Christmas Day Games Recap

46:06 The Future of NBA Dynasties

49:03 Lakers' Struggles and Trade Considerations

52:00 Coaching Challenges and Team Dynamics

57:01 Intense Rivalries: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets

01:05:02 NBA Christmas Day Highlights and Reflections