Episode Details

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomes Bobby Manning from CLNS Media and The Garden Report to discuss the Boston Celtics' 2-0 series lead against the Indiana Pacers. They highlight standout performances, including Jaylen Brown's 40-point game, and analyze the impact of Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury. Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments are praised for their effectiveness both before and during games. The discussion then shifts to whether Brown has closed the gap between him and Jayson Tatum, and if the standards for judging Tatum are too high. The episode concludes with a look at whether the series is effectively over for the Pacers.

0:00 - Small ball lineup effectiveness

6:09 - Coaching battle insights

8:37 - Attention to defensive detail

11:20 - Jaylen Brown's impact

13:37 - Jaylen's vocal leadership

16:00 - Shrinking gap with Tatum

18:21 - Tatum absorbing pressure

19:53 - Tatum's performance critique

24:23 - Go to the Celtics with the GameTime app!

27:09 - Jrue Holiday's playoff performance

30:51 - Pacers' resilience

34:22 - Pritchard's impact

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