On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay recap game 1 of the NBA Finals while the Pacers amaze Gary, Bob says its business as usual by the Pacers. Bob also explains why the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL Playoffs. The guys also look ahead to Game 2 of the Finals and what the Thunder might do differently.

0:00 - Welcome in

0:52 - Pacers defeat Thunder in Game 1

5:00 - Parity in the NBA

8:04 - Bob explains why NBA playoffs are better than NHL playoffs

9:30 - How basketball has grown internationally

12:42 - Prizepicks

14:00 - Rick Carlisle Coaching Performance in Game 1

18:15 - Bob Shares Rick Carlisle story

19:01 - Bob Shares story of Bob Cousy coaching at Boston College

20:00 - Myles Turner

21:11 - Aaron Nesmith Clutch Rebound

22:09 - Looking back at Nesmith time in Boston

22:44 - Pascal Siakam

22:52 - TJ McConnell

24:00 - Subscribe to the podcast

24:25 - Tyrese Haliburton

27:05 - What do Thunder do in Game 2

29:00 - Wrapping up

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff and Gary Tanguay discuss the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau and why actually the Knicks beating the Celtics might have cost Thibs his job. They also look ahead to potential next head coaching candidates for the Knicks and preview the upcoming NBA Finals between Thunder and Pacers

0:00 - Welcome

0:33 - Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau

6:12 - Are Pacers right now better team than Knicks

6:20 - Beating Celtics Cost Thibodeau his job

7:25 - Who could be next Knicks Head Coach?

7:35 - Jay Wright

10:32 - Michael Malone

11:35 - Johnnie Bryant

12:17 - Ime Udoka

13:29 - Erik Spoelstra

15:08 - The Knicks are in the mix again

17:14 - Prizepicks

18:45 - Jalen Brunson

20:32 - Could any other coach gotten more out of this Knicks team

25:18 - Subscribe to the podcast!

25:45 - Will Tom Thibodeau coach again in NBA?

27:55 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers

33:52 - TJ McConnell

34:44 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers

34:54 - Rick Carlisle

35:57 - Blowouts in series clinching games this postseason

37:45 - Bob’s experience Being a fan & a reporter

40:39 - Wrapping up

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Jeff discuss the latest happenings in the NBA from Thunder advancing to the NBA Finals and take a look at Tyrese Haliburton’s historical game 4 performance. Bob also puts on his GM hat for the Celtics.

0:00 - Welcome

0:57 - Thunder advance to NBA Finals

3:45 - Did Celtics ever consider Rick Carlisle to be head coach?

4:05 - How the Thunder got Built

8:00 - Looking back at SGA trade to Thunder

9:40 - Face off the NBA conversation

14:38 - Pacers-Knicks Series

15:13 - Tyrese Haliburton

21:50 - Potential Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals

24:05 - Subscribe to the podcast

24:50 - What is the biggest issue for Knicks?

28:25 - Should Knicks move on from Tom Thibodeau as Head Coach?

31:45 - How do the Knicks move on from this success?

33:00 - If Bob was Celtics GM what would he do

34:30 - Discussing potential Jrue Holiday & Porzingis trades

35:55 - Future of Al Horford

36:10 - Luke Kornet

37:52 - Expectations for Celtics next season

39:15 - Clinching games ending in blowouts

42:30 - Wrapping up

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay look back to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade that landed him in New York, the Knicks' chances of coming back, and debate who will represent the East and the West in the NBA Finals. All that, and much more!

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest from the Conference Finals matchups between Pacers and Knicks and Thunder and Timberwolves. Bob shares his thoughts on what would have happened if the Celtics ran into the Pacers in the postseason. Bob also shares his thoughts on the NBA MVP and why he thinks Jokic got robbed. All that, and much more!

0:00 - Welcome

0:47 - How would Celtics have matched up against Pacers

2:27 - Takeaways from Pacers vs Knicks Series

11:41 - Rick Carlisle

20:05 - More thoughts on Pacers vs Knicks Series

21:48 - Prizepicks

23:28 - Thunder’s Championship to lose?

26:48 - Timberwolves

28:26 - Jokic should have been MVP

31:42 - Best Bob Ryan MVP voting story

34:33 - How much game of Basketball has grown internationally

36:20 - Gary shares they greatest individual award is CY Young Award

38:02 - Reaction to All-NBA Teams

41:50 - Wrapping up

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss where the Celtics go form here, how much the roster will change, and take a look around the playoffs at the remaining teams. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - What do the Celtics do now?

02:50 - Jrue Holiday’s future

04:35 - Predicting Knicks’ success

08:00 - Prizepicks

09:10 - Celtics’ path to Finals last year

13:10 - Mazzulla’s adjustments

16:45 - Salary cap restrictions

19:50 - Underestimating the Pacers

22:50 - Minnesota v OKC

25:25 - Coaching in Playoffs

20:25 - ABA/NBA merger

33:30 - Boston connections

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary tanguay discuss the Celtics' elimination at the hand of the New York Knicks, and where the Celtics go from here. Plus, a deeper dive into the West and updated predictions for the NBA Finals. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Celtics eliminated in Game 6

05:40 - Starting a rebuild 

12:00 - Prizepicks

15:30 - Jaylen’s trade value

19:30 - Knicks exceeding expectations

27:30 - Knicks/Pacers

31:30 - Celtics biggest playoff losses

34:30 - OKC / Denver

37:10 - Appreciating good teams

38:15 - Tatum’s injury

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, what it means for this series, and the future of the Celtics. Plus, with the playoff picture looking much different than expected, who should fans keep an eye on among the remaining teams? All that, and much more!

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics Game 2 loss to the Knicks, what changes need to be made to turn this series around, if Joe Mazzulla is willing to make those changes, and a look into the history of the Celtics/Knicks rivalry. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Celtics 3pt statistics

04:50 - Jrue Holiday doesn’t look the same

06:30 - Cleveland’s health

07:20 - Tatum’s confidence

09:00 - Prizepicks

10:15 - How can Celtics come back?

14:45 - The history of the 3pt shot

21:45 - History of 0-2 comebacks

23:55 - Criticism of Mazzulla

25:50 - the Celtics/Knicks rivalry

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On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff, and Gary Tanguay discuss the Celtics blowing Game 1 to theNew York Knicks, how the C's can turn this series around, Nikola Jokic's continued domination in the playoffs, and how badly the Cavaliers need DariusGarlund back in their lineup. All that, and much more!

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Frustrating night for the Celtics

05:45 - Celtics need to adapt

08:30 - Prizepicks

09:30 - Tatum’s reliance on the 3

12:00 - Not time to panic for C’s

14:14 - Jokic dominates in Game 1

1838 -  Cavaliers need Garland

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