Brian recaps the Bruins’ dramatic loss to the Panthers and Brad Marchand’s return to the Garden compared to other returning former Boston athletes (0:45). Then, Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles about the upcoming Celtics season, season predictions, Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury, and more (20:10). Brian and Jamie end by discussing some eye-popping Drake Maye stats and the World Series (52:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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