(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the final hour of the show with Sean Grande, the radio play-by-play voice of the Celtics, to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and the outlook of the series.

(17:37) The guys take some calls on the NBA Covid guidelines and what’s to come with the broadcaster situation with Stan Van Gundy and Mike Breen sick with the virus. 

(22:34) We close out Celtics talk for the day with First Take analysts Stephan A. Smith and Mad Dog giving their take on where the series will be headed after Game 1. 

(34:58) Today’s Takeaways

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the third hour of the show with breaking news that Stan Van Gundy reportedly has Covid-19 and will not be calling Game 1 tonight, along with Mike Breen still yet to be cleared. 

(10:44) The guys compare this Celtics team with the former Boston and New England teams who have had championship runs in the past.

(21:12) We discuss if the refereeing will play a huge role in the outcome of the series, based on how they have performed so far throughout the playoffs. 

(30:18) The guys close out the hour with the coaching experiences between Steve Kerr and Ime Udoka and how it will come into play for the Finals.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the second hour of the show talking about Marcus Smart and how much of an impact he can make on the Celtics success throughout the Finals. 

(13:25) The guys discuss who has more pressure on them to win the NBA Finals, the Warriors or the Celtics.

(23:39) Callers continue to call in to give their finals predictions and they are all top heavy on the Celtics stealing the series.

(31:59) The guys close out the hour with their reviews on the new Tom Cruise Top Gun: Maverick movie before some more NBA Finals talk.

(0:00) Zolak and Bertrand open up the first hour of the show ‘banging on the drum’ amped up for the NBA Finals and give their series predictions. 

(14:54) The guys discuss what will happen if Jaylen Brown has to take over due to a lack of performance from Jayson Tatum and open the phones to some callers.

(25:06) We go back to the start of the NBA season and discuss Marcus Smart throwing shade at the Celtics young core and early season struggle. 

(33:11) The guys close out the hour continuing to discuss what will happen in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight and the impact Andrew Wiggins will have in the series.

(00:00) Lockhart produced a Celtics montage featuring Joe Murray and Leroy. They continue to share their thoughts on the upcoming series.

(14:22) The officials for Game 1 have been announced. Is that good or bad news for the Celtics?

(22:56) THE STACK

 

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(00:00) Rich, Wallach and Joe continue to debate whether Jon should get a championship ring or not if the Celtics win the NBA Finals.

(13:48) Steve Bulpett has covered the Boston Celtics for the Boston Herald and now is a contributor to Heavy.com. He joins the show to talk about the Celtics facing the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

(29:56) The guys highlight some of the worst rally songs, including one made for Boston!

 

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(00:00) NESN launches a streaming service with the Boston Red Sox and Bruins for the low monthly cost of… $29.99?!

(14:44) Joe Murray and Dan Lifshatz are THE BANKROLL BOYS and they’re in-studio with Toucher & Rich for their weekly segment.

(34:07) If the Boston Celtics win, will Jon Wallach get a championship ring? Should he???

 

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(00:00) SHOW OPEN: Rich, Wallach and Joe Murray are in-studio this morning to get you ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

(14:56) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Tonight’s the night! The NBA Finals tip-off tonight between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.FivethirtyEight predicts the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Finals, but what the hell is “basketball power index”?

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