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The Celts Run Through the East, and a Look Ahead to the Finals With Michael Pina

Brian chats with Michael Pina about the Boston Celtics’ playoff run, Al Horford’s throwback performances, Jaylen Brown’s strong play, and more

By Brian Barrett and Michael Pina
Boston Celtics (105) Vs. Indiana Pacers (102) At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images


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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