NBA Nerd Night

Phil and Joel discuss the Celtics' struggles, the Cavs' adjustments, and if the Rockets can turn it around. Also, another edition of "Did this dude just did this?"

Phil and Joel discuss the Celtics' struggles, the Cavs' adjustments, and if the Rockets can turn it around against the Warriors. Also, another edition of "Did this dude just did this?"

Phil and Joel are joined by SB Nation's Senior NBA Writer Paul Flannery (@Pflanns) to discuss the Celtics run, where they're going and what's overlooked about their success. Paul also shares a few stories from his days covering the Sixers during the Allen Iverson era. Then Phil and Joel give their lessons from game 2 of the Conference Finals.

 

Show notes and links:

https://twitter.com/Pflanns

https://www.sbnation.com/authors/paul-flannery

When Paul first met Joel: https://www.sbnation.com/2013/10/29/5038566/nba-preview-2013-14-boston-celtics

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