On this episode of Celtics PRIDE, Adam, Josh, and Mike discuss the recent loss to Brooklyn and the blowout of Houston. This includes the Celtics inability to put together 48 minutes of good defense, the fact that Kyrie Irving is good at basketball. Mike argues that Brooklyn is a real title contender and better than Boston. - - The guys discuss Tatum and Brown’s ability to be lead facilitators for a title team before moving on to the trade deadline. Fan expectations for the TPE seem overly high and the CelticsPride team worries about what will happen if the Celtics do not trade the TPE this year. Each host gives their predictions on if a deal will happen and how large it will be. Mike and Adam review the GM media show of manipulating the media as a negotiation tactic and the lackluster list of players mentioned in rumors connected to the Celtics. - - Then the guys look ahead to the next 4 games including a big game against Utah as well as what each of them need to see from the Celtics to prove that they have turned a corner in this season. - - Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Celticsblog podcast feed (we're “Celtics PRIDE”) and follow us on Twitter @celticspridepod, a @celticsblog podcast. - Hosts: Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko @coachmotenko and Mike Minkoff @mikeminkoffnba. - Email: at [email protected] - - You can find regular episodes of the CelitcsPod and Celtics PRIDE podcasts on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices