Listen below to an excerpt from our weekly Check Down radio broadcast, which streams live on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 on 91.1 WSPN and Instagram Live (@CheckDownSports).
0:55 Despite winning six games in a row, can the Celtics succeed in the playoffs without Irving?
2:00 Mando: “I’ll defend the Celtics in 98 out of 100 arguments…but if we don’t have Irving against the Cavs, forget about it.”
3:15 However…the Celtics are 12-4 without Irving this year — and many of those wins have come against quality opponents
5:50 Mando reveals his main takeaways, including why Brad Stevens should be Coach of the Year
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Great discussion. In my view, Boston will never fail. Good players come and go. Boston is still successful without Larry Bird and it will remain to push forward without Irving.