The Boston Celtics star in ESPN+ collection ‘Clutch: The NBA Playoffs’

After Boston secured Banner 18, Celtics followers have been blessed with limitless alternatives to rejoice and relive an excellent season. Between the parade, a number of docuseries and upcoming Ring Evening, there’s a wealth of content material to take pleasure in. Because the victory lap continues, ESPN+ is treating us to a different collection with the introduction of ‘Clutch: The NBA Playoffs’.

This collection isn’t solely Celtics-focused, however because the season’s eventual winner, they’ll play a big position within the general narrative. The theme and title of the opening episode is Altering of the Guard, the place the brand new period of gamers are able to show that it’s their time. Boston isn’t highlighted on this one, as the main focus is across the Play-In Match. Nonetheless, the episode concludes with a take a look at Kristaps Porzingis getting ready within the Celtics services:

Because the collection unfolds, Celtics gamers will doubtless proceed to make cameos. Primarily based on the descriptions, the primary in-depth take a look at the staff will are available Episode 3: Killer Intuition.

“In the meantime, the Boston Celtics completed with one of the best regular-season file within the league, however questions linger about their championship pedigree.”

This episode is ready to launch tonight at 9 p.m. ET and can cowl the primary spherical of the NBA Playoffs. We should always count on to see a behind-the-scenes take a look at Boston knocking off the Miami Warmth after shedding to them within the ECF the earlier season.

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The next episode, Hunter vs. Hunted drops on Solar, Oct 13, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET. Transferring on to a second spherical matchup vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, this episode pits Donovan Mitchell’s success as a playoff riser towards the Celtics quest to show they’ve what it takes.

“The stress is intense for the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray and the Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell to maintain their reputations as elite playoff performers. Expectations are excessive in Boston the place unproven second-year coach Joe Mazzulla is set to point out he’s worthy of main this storied franchise.”

It’s secure to say Mazzulla proved himself worthy, after which some.

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Episode 6: Redemption, is an extremely becoming title because it explores the Celtics return to the Jap Convention Finals. This episode is scheduled for Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET.

“The core members of the Celtics are pushed by the prospect to beat previous disappointments and stay as much as the historical past of ‘Titletown’.”

Because the taking part in discipline is narrowed all the way down to the ultimate 4 groups, Episode 7: Past The Recreation appears to take a extra private route, overlaying the feelings and storylines going down exterior of the world.

“Celtics’ All-Star Jaylen Brown strives to depart an enduring legacy in Boston, whereas Mavericks’ rookie Dereck Full of life displays on his teammates’ help after his mom’s passing. Full of life’s coach Jason Kidd channels his time-honored reference to Dallas, whereas his counterpart in Boston, Joe Mazzulla, reckons together with his first brush with NBA greatness.”

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This episode airs on Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET, main immediately into the finale; Episode 8: Lastly.

“After 6 grueling weeks of playoff basketball, The NBA Finals are right here. Celtics duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown zero in on an 18th championship banner for his or her metropolis, supported by the veteran management of Al Horford, who would possibly solely have one final likelihood to win a title. In the meantime, in his inaugural Finals look, transcendent expertise Luka Doncic fights to maintain tempo with Boston’s explosive offense.”

We could know the way the story ends, however revisiting this journey won’t ever get previous.

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