State of the Celts at the All-Star Break With Michael Pina

Brian opens by discussing the history of "Super Bowl Hangovers" and if the Pats will buck the trend next year before looking at the Red Sox’s new emphasis on run prevention as the team’s recipe for success (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics at the All-Star break, Jayson Tatum’s potential return and how that affects the Celtics’ chemistry, the other top contenders in the Eastern Conference, and more (23:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Super Bowl and some new TV (1:17:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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