Is Celtics vs Pacers OVER? w/ Bobby Manning
An episode of the The Big 3 NBA Podcast podcast, hosted by CLNS Media, titled "Is Celtics vs Pacers OVER? w/ Bobby Manning" was published on May 25, 2024 and runs 39 minutes.
May 25, 2024 ·39m · The Big 3 NBA Podcast
Summary
A. Sherrod Blakely welcomes Bobby Manning from CLNS Media and The Garden Report to discuss the Boston Celtics' 2-0 series lead against the Indiana Pacers. They highlight standout performances, including Jaylen Brown's 40-point game, and analyze the impact of Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury. Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments are praised for their effectiveness both before and during games. The discussion then shifts to whether Brown has closed the gap between him and Jayson Tatum, and if the standards for judging Tatum are too high. The episode concludes with a look at whether the series is effectively over for the Pacers. 0:00 - Small ball lineup effectiveness 6:09 - Coaching battle insights 8:37 - Attention to defensive detail 11:20 - Jaylen Brown's impact 13:37 - Jaylen's vocal leadership 16:00 - Shrinking gap with Tatum 18:21 - Tatum absorbing pressure 19:53 - Tatum's performance critique 24:23 - Go to the Celtics with the GameTime app! 27:09 - Jrue Holiday's playoff performance 30:51 - Pacers' resilience 34:22 - Pritchard's impact Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices