Jim and Mike hit record right after a brutal home loss to the Jazz—and let it rip. From a 14–2 start to a second-half collapse, they break down how Boston got out-rebounded, chucked 51 contested threes for just 11 makes, and watched Utah shoot the lights out in a 38-point third quarter. They dig into late-game moments (the tripping no-call on Jalen Brown, the decisive put-back after a blown box-out), and what’s up with Derrick White’s slump and the Celtics’ center spot. Then it’s what’s next: Wizards on Wednesday, Magic (IST) on Friday, and what Brad should do now.

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The Celtics have a mini winning streak — but is Boston really turning the corner? In this episode of Hard Foul, Jim and Mike break down the highs and lows of the Celtics’ first five games, from their hot shooting to their ongoing rebounding struggles. They debate which “overreactions” might actually be justified, how Missoula’s rotations are shaping the lineup, and what the team still needs to fix to stay competitive in the East.

The conversation doesn’t stop in Boston — the guys go around the league to talk early surprises, injuries, and scandals shaking the NBA, plus a heated debate on whether Shohei Ohtani is truly the best athlete in the world.

Before tip-off, Jim locks in his pick of the day: Celtics to cover the 3.5-point spread against the Sixers in the in-season tournament.

Smart takes, sharp humor, and unfiltered basketball talk — that’s Hard Foul.

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Jim and Mike Quigley break down the Celtics’ opening night loss to the 76ers — and their ongoing struggles guarding quick guards like Tyrese Maxey. They highlight Neemias Queta’s strong play, preview the Knicks matchup, unpack the Rozier–Billups betting scandal, and wrap up with Jim’s Alex Jones-style conspiracy about Rick Pitino.

00:00 Intro & headlines

02:10 Quick box score context (what mattered vs. noise)

07:30 Film notes: defensive coverages & matchups

14:20 Closing-time problems and late possession choices

20:45 What’s real vs. overreaction after Game 1

27:10 NBA gambling scandal: summary & stakes

34:30 Player protection, data access, and integrity policies

44:00 Final thoughts & next game lookahead

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Welcome to 'They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul,' where basketball, brotherhood, and bold opinions collide. Jim Quigley, joined by his brother Mike, dives into the Celtics’ opening night showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. They break down their predictions for the Celtics' 2025-26 season, debate whether Derrick White will make the All-Star team, and each draft their own ultimate five-man NBA lineup for this upcoming season.

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In this episode, Mike Quigley and Jim Quigley share their thoughts on the Celtics' preseason performance. They take a trip around the league, rank teams by tiers, and wrap up the show with a fantasy draft featuring #Celtics players who have never won a championship.

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Welcome back to They’re Gonna Call It a Hard Foul — I’m Jim, and today we’ve got a full slate. Mike Quigley’s weighing in on why he wishes the Celtics took a different offseason approach — especially now that Jayson Tatum’s looking like he bounced back faster than anyone expected. We’ll dig into what to expect from Baylor Scheierman and Neemias Queta, and then take a trip around the Eastern Conference to figure out if there are actually any real contenders out there. Let’s get into it.

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This is Hard Foul, a Fans First Sports Network production, with host Jim Quigley. On this episode, we take a look at Jayson Tatum's progress with his rehab and recovery, and when he might return. We also dive into the early positive reviews from Celtics training camp.

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Mike and Jim Quigley explore the best-case scenarios for the Boston Celtics for the 25-26 season. They also discuss the Jayson Tatum rehab news first reported by Zolak and Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

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On this episode of Hard Foul, Mike and Jim dive into the Pablo Torre exposé on the Clippers, Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the impending fallout. We also discuss which Celtics players we are most interested in watching this season. Finally, we debate which past Celtic we would want to bring with us to a back-alley fight.

#Boston #BostonCeltics #kawhileonard #steveballmer

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This is You're Gonna Call it a Hard Foul with your hosts Mike and Jim Quigley. On this episode, we dig into the last month of the Boston Celtics' offseason. Spotlighting:

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