Brian discusses the Celtics' impressive win over the previously unbeaten Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum’s incredible game, a vintage effort from Al Horford, and more (0:35). Then, Brian details Jim Montgomery’s rocky season with the Bruins, why the team made a change, and whether he deserves the blame for the Bruins’ lackluster season so far (27:50). Then, Brian chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats and Drake Maye's and Jerod Mayo’s first seasons (43:00). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the Red Sox and MLB free agency (1:13:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Chris Mason

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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