The Boston Celtics' 2025-26 season ended with a gut-wrenching Game 7 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs—a series they once led 3-1. The defeat closes the door on Banner 19 for now, but it also opens a window into what this team needs to evolve.

This was supposed to be a "gap year"—a season to reset, develop young talent, and maybe exceed expectations without the full weight of championship pressure. But as the wins piled up, so did the hopes, turning the year into a rollercoaster of shifting expectations. Now, with the season over, it's time to take stock.

What did we learn about the stars, the role players, and the deep rotation? Which coaches need to sharpen their game plans? And, most importantly, who played their way onto—or off of—the next version of this ball club?

On a special postmortem episode of "Havlicek Stole the Pod," the crew sat down with Boston-based theater actor and friend of the show Evan Turrisini to break it all down. From the highs of the regular season to the crushing lows of the playoffs, they dissect every angle: the roster decisions, the tactical adjustments, and the emotional toll of a season that promised more than it delivered.

Whether you're looking for closure or already thinking ahead to next year, this episode is your playbook for what comes next. Tune in, drop out, and reload—because in Boston, the chase never really ends.