Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics' struggles in Game 2 and how they can redeem themselves in Game 3. Their conversation then turns to the other playoff series, including Knicks-Sixers, Lakers-Nuggets, and Bucks-Pacers.

0:00-9:52: Celtics vs. Heat

9:52-10:50: PrizePicks

10:50-16:29: Knicks vs. 76ers

16:29-18:17: LinkedIn

18:17-22:56: LeBron Getting Swept?

22:56-26:45: Doc Rivers to Blame for Bucks Struggles?

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In the latest episode of the Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Jeff discuss recent playoff games from the multiple current playoff series in the NBA. They cover the potential impact of gambling on referees and players through prop bets. Finally, they give their thoughts on some key playoff stars, including Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Rudy Gobert.

0:00-10:40: Knicks-Sixers Game 2

10:40-11:36: PrizePicks

11:36-14:45: Gambling Impact on Basketball

14:45-21:58: Lakers-Nuggets Game 2

21:58-23:46: LinkedIn

23:46-26:20: Celtics Legends Appearing at Dick’s World of Sport

26:20-28:57: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray

28:57-34:11: Timberwolves-Suns and Orlando-Cleveland

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Jeff Goodman returns to the show after a very busy month, to break down the biggest stories in the NBA right now including Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay's concerns about the Celtics, the most exciting playoff matchups coming up, and the end of Warriors as we know them. That, and much more!

00:48 - Worries about Celtics

05:07 - C’s bench usage 

06:35 - Knicks / Sixers

08:23 - Orlando Magic

09:30 - Play-In Tournament

10:20 - PrizePicks

11:20 - Blow up the Warriors?

14:42 - Lakers / Nuggets

16:50 - Suns / TWolves

19:08 - Look around the West

21:35 - Zion Williamson

23:05 - Michael Cooper

28:09 - NCAA Tournaments’ Results

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In the latest podcast episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay examine the Celtics' decision to rest their starters before the playoffs, evaluating the implications and strategies of this move. The conversation then shifts to various NBA playoff scenarios, analyzing potential outcomes and their impact on the postseason landscape. The episode concludes with debate on the Basketball Hall of Fame, discussing potential inductees, their qualifications, and the selection process.

0:00-9:03: Celtics Resting Before Playoffs

9:03-13:33: NBA Playoff Scenarios

13:33-14:31: PrizePicks

14:31-end: Hall of Fame Talk

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay tackle all of the biggest stories across the game of basketball including Rajon Rondo calling it a career, the popularity of the NCAA WOmen's tournament and what it could mean for the future of the WNBA, and the passing of Boston sports legend Larry Lucchino. All that, and much more!

EPISODE TIMELINE:

00:44 - Rajon Rondo Retirement

10:27 - PrizePicks

11:25 - Iowa v LSU, Clark v Reese

19:47 - Larry Lucchino

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay sit down to discuss the pressure that falls on Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens to bring home a championship this year, and wher their job may be the toughest. Plus, Bob and Gary take a look around the league at who may give the C's some trouble out of the East, and who besides the Nuggets could meet them in the Finals. that, and much more!

EPISODE TIMELINE:

00:38 - Joe Mazzulla

08:23 - Jerry Krause

10:34 - Brad Stevens

11:58 - NCAA Halftime Show

13:42 - PrizePicks

14:41 - Houston’s future

17:02 - How much does Lebron have left?

18:52 - Other contenders in the East

21:14 - NCAA Women’s Tournament

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Today, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay break down the Celtics' recent games and address their struggles as they prepare for the playoffs. Plus, as March madness comes through Boston, Bob and Gary give their thoughts on the current state of NCAA basketball, and their picks for the Final Four. That, and much more!

EPISODE TIMELINE:

01:00 - Feeling around Celtics 

06:14 - C’s Experimenting for Playoffs

11:00 - C’s Playoff Prediction 

13:05 - PrizePicks

14:05 - Elite 8 in Boston

15:50 - Quality of play in NCAA

18:30 - Edey & DJ Burns

23:30 - UConn

28:30 - Purdue v UConn Final

30:30 - Bob Ryan & Auerbach

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay voice their concerns around the Celtics and take a look around the league at teams that could surprise them in the playoffs. Plus, Bob Ryan highlights the record that Daniel Gafford is silently approaching, and recognizes how great of an impact Caitlin Clark is having on the popularity of the Women's NCAA Tournament. That, and much more!

TIMELINE:

00:35 - Celtics concerns

05:48 - The modern game

09:05 - Western Conf Play-In

10:15 - Anthony Davis and the Lakers

13:10 - Daniel Gafford approaching a record

18:51 - March Madness in Boston

20:24 - Kentucky’s John Calipari

22:43 - LSU’s Kim Mulkey’s rant

25:49 - Caitlin Clark’s impact

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In this episode, Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay delve into a variety of topics surrounding the Boston Celtics and beyond. They kick off the discussion by examining the Celtics' approach to load management as they maintain a substantial lead in the Eastern Conference. The conversation then shifts to comparing the current team with past Celtics contenders, highlighting the impact of players like Pritchard, Hauser, and Kornet. They also touch on Jrue Holiday's injury and Payton Pritchard's role as a "pest" on the court. The duo debates whether being the winningest team necessarily translates to securing a championship banner and takes a look at contenders in the Western Conference. Finally, they round off the episode with insights into the NCAA Tournament.

TIMELINE:

0:00 Celtics starting to load manage

3:30 This team compared to Celtics contenders of the past

4:00 Pritchard, Hauser & Kornet making impact

5:00 Jrue Holiday injury

6:08 Payton Pritchard is a PEST

9:17 Winningest team does not equal a Banner

12:50 West Contenders

22:11 NCAA Tournament

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Bob Ryan and Gary Tanguay sit down to discuss the biggest stories in basketball this week, including the increased production from the Celtics' bench, Kyrie Irving's off-hand game-winner, the incredible talent of Anthony Edwards, and share some stories about the great Cedric Maxwell. That, and much more!

00:35 - Celtics Bench

04:20 - How Celts stack up against Denver

05:45 - Kyrie Irving

07:03 - Anthony Edwards

09:15 - Cedric Maxwell

12:06 - Bob’s thoughts on the NCAA

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Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay break down some worries about the Celtics potentially facing the Nuggets in the Finals, the Pitino's both making their way into the NCAA tournament, Jerry Stackhouse getting fired from Vanderbilt, plus make their March madness predictions and much much more!

01:00 - Can Celtics Beat Nuggets

04:13 - Derrick White commercial

05:15 - Pitino’s punch tickets to tourney

08:12 - Prize Picks

09:11 - Final #1 Seed

11:27 - Changes to NCAA Basketball

14:11 - Cooper Flagg 

17:05 - Jerry Stackhouse fired

20:54 - Tournament Predictions

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