Off The Pike with Brian Barrett Ringer NFL

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics' playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, Celtics hate in the national media, and potential Finals matchups (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some listener questions on the Celtics and Patriots (46:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Michael Pina
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ clutch Game 4 win in Indiana to sweep the series, sending the C’s back to the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown winning the ECF Larry Bird MVP Award (0:30), and then he looks back at the past several years to detail how this Celtics team got to the cusp of a championship (21:00). Then, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie discuss the game and look ahead to the Finals (47:40).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian reacts to the Celtics’ comeback Game 3 win in Indiana, including one of Jayson Tatum’s best playoff performances, some clutch plays from Jrue Holiday down the stretch, Al Horford’s red-hot three point shooting, and more (0:45). Then Brian discusses Kristaps Porzingis’ recovery, and how exactly the Celtics have missed him on the court (33:30). Brian ends by answering some listener calls before he and Jamie offer some final thoughts on the game (40:30).
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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Brian recaps the Celtics' dominant Game 2 win over the Pacers, including a 40-point effort from Jaylen Brown, some very welcome lineup changes, an odd Jayson Tatum game, and more (0:45). Then, he chats with Ian Cundall of Sox Prospects about the Red Sox’s season thus far, their impressive outfield play, Tanner Houck’s fantastic season, Raffy Devers’s hot streak, and a look at the Sox’s farm system (32:25). Brian and Jamie end by discussing Game 2, and some NBA media observations (1:20:55)
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Ian Cundall
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Brian chats with MassLive’s Brian Robb about the Celtics’ crazy Game 1 win, lineup adjustments Joe Mazzulla needs to make, concerns about Al Horford, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the All-NBA teams, which did not include Jaylen Brown, the All-Defensive teams, and respond to a few listener emails (29:00).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Brian Robb
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Brian recaps a wild Celtics overtime win against the Pacers to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, including the game-saving 3-pointer from Jaylen Brown in the closing seconds of regulation, some incredible guard play from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, adjustments both teams might make for Game 2, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at the Western Conference finals and how the Wolves and Mavs match up, and which team would be an easier opponent for the C's (34:35). He also touches on some Patriots notes, including question marks along the offensive line, and Matthew Judon’s contract situation (44:50). Finally, Brian answers some listener calls on the Celtics, before he and Jamie give some final thoughts on an extremely exciting Game 1 (56:05).
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The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.
Host: Brian Barrett
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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