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Former NBA guard Brent Barry joins Kirk and Mut to discuss the Celtics Hawks series, if Paul Pierce is one of the top five best Celtics players, and Amare Stoudemire.
series against the 76ers, a move that has led many to count the Bulls out of title contention. However, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau does not see it quite the same way, as he said that while Rose’s loss certainly doesn’t help the Bulls, it’s premature
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The seven-point margin was the closest they've come to beating the Bulls in Chicago since former defensive guru Tom Thibodeau left to take over the head-coaching job. But beyond the result, Rivers was annoyed and he let his team have it
them to 64 points. “They are a great group,” Rivers said admiringly. “They fit so well. I think they fit [ Tom Thibodeau ]. They fit his personality.” Despite returning their four All-Stars, the Celtics don
allowed per 100 possessions. This was something of a bounceback season for their team defense, especially without Tom Thibodeau on the sidelines. Assistant coach Lawrence Frank provided a relatively seamless transition and Garnett
and Semih Erden to contribute far beyond what was expected. Consider also that top assistant and defensive mastermind Tom Thibodeau is now on the bench in Chicago. Rivers hired Lawrence Frank to fill both roles and the defense hasn’t skipped
signing, and I’ve got them as a No. 6 seed in the East. Trags : Chicago Bulls . Former Celtics defensive guru Tom Thibodeau works his magic in the Windy City. Bulls have a big bounce-back year. Minihane : Someone has to win the LeBron
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of the way in, but they won’t get near it. There are at least six interchangeable candidates: Greg Popovich , Tom Thibodeau , Frank Vogel , Rick Adelman , Lionel Hollins , Doc Rivers. That’s the order I think they’ll finish. My ballot
The Celtics competed hard on the second night of a back-to-back and it was their best effort in Chicago since Tom Thibodeau took over as head coach, but it wasn’t enough in a 93-86 loss. They remain a game ahead of Philadelphia in the Atlantic
Saturn. The fine is the first of Rose’s four-year career. “Derrick’s not a complainer,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “Usually if he says something, he has a point he wants to make. He was driving the ball pretty hard and didn’t get calls
That team is very experienced, and I think that they’re playing at a very high level,” said Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau , who served as an assistant under Rivers during the 2007-10 glory years. “As I said before the game
Chicago to make room for Rip Hamilton and while his defense isn’t as good as his reputation, he was solid for Tom Thibodeau ’s Bulls. Of the remaining available players, Bogans could be the best fit for a team that lacks a veteran guard
Christopher Price joins John Ryder to discuss Wes Welker signing his franchise tender. They also discuss what a crowded Patriots receiver corps will look like once the season starts, as well as the situation in the backfield.
Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.
Grande talked with Doc about the Celtics playing faster, and about possible Sixers lineup changes.
ESPN NBA Analyst Kurt Rambis joined D & C to discuss why the Celtics are playing so well. He touches on how KG has turned up his game in the playoffs, how it is to coach against him, and the future of the Big 3.
Danny Ainge joined the Big Show and talked to us about the Celtics impressive win over the 76ers in game 3 in Philadelphia.
Mike Aviiles hit his 2nd leadoff home run in a row, and spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox take the series from the Phillies.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy joined D & C to breakdown Clay Buchholz performance last night. He also touches on the Sox pitchers taking too much time between pitches, Will Rhymes fainting after getting hit by a pitch, and the Sox struggles with balks.
Bruins Defensman Andrew Ference wraps up the Bruins Game 7 loss. He touches on just how the Capitals beat them, what his thought were on Ovechkin's performance, and how Tim Thomas' decision not to attend the White House visit affected the team.
NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.
We're joined by NESN's own Jack Edwards after the Bruins knocked off the Caps in dramatic fashion to force a game 7 showdown this Wednesday at the Garden. Jack says: Bet on the Bear!
John & Gerry chat about why Beckett is still so inconsistent and how well the Sox starting pitchers have performed. They also bring up if the Sox can comeback after their early season problems, the Yankees struggles and trouble with their long-term contracts, and Manny's return to baseball.
D&C begin the show reacting to the embarassing loss by the Celtics in Game 4. They touch on if the series is over if the C's win tonight, the status of Avery Bradley's shoulder injury, and recap Gerry's performance at the Run-Walk to Home Base.
Flashboy extraordinaire Jon Meterparel is preparing to go under the knife to get his wisdom teeth removed so the guys have a good time reassuring him he has nothing to worry about…..or does he?
Mike Missanelli joins the show from Philadelphia to talk about the upcoming weekend in sports where the Celtics and Red Sox both will be taking on the Philadelphia teams.
Millar joins the show to talk all things Red Sox. The former first baseman talks about the Sox pitching rotation, trading Kevin Youkilis, and the leadership on the Sox.
Ken Rosenthal joins Mut and Lou after reporting that Bobby Valentine viewed Youkilis as a liability in Spring Training and wanted to cut ties with the Sox third baseman.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
"There's a lot, a lot of culture here" Boston and Philly match up in baseball and hoops this weekend, and we discuss it all. Plus why the Heat suck.
We talk to Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell for his take on the big game three win.
Ryder and Kirk talk about what the Red Sox might do when their injured position players start making their return to the lineup and what that could mean for the struggling Kevin Youkilis.
Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.
Mikey is back from Vegas and is talking all about his trip, the Mayweather-Cotto fight, Celtics and of course the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles and what it will take for them to get things turned around.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
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Curt Schilling, there's some Rhode Island residents in sweat suits waiting for you out front.
Jermaine O Neal joins Mut and Merloni in an attempt to let fans hear his side of the story on his time in Boston. Jermaine denies ever wanting to go to the Heat.
More from this showWe talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
More from this showThe adorable Avalanna Routh was diagnosed at 9 months old with a rare brain cancer called AT/RT and has undergone many surgeries over the course of her life. Last August, she put a smile on everyone's face, when she joined the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and proclaimed her love for Justin Bieber. In fact, Avalanna had the chance to "marry him" thanks to the Jimmy Fund. On Monday, February 13th, Avalanna got to meet her "husband" for the first time. She, along with her parents Aileen and Cameron, sit down with D&C to talk about her big date with Justin Bieber. For more information, or to donate to AT/RT research, visit www.cureatrt.org.
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More from this showCraig and Larry kick off Sports Saturday analyzing the brutal loss for the C's last night. After literally starting the game with a 14-0 run and leading by 15 at halftime, the Green guys hit a drought in the 3rd and allowed Philly back into the game. The 76ers finished with a 9-0 run and tied the series at 2 games a piece setting up a pivotal Game 5. The guys give their takes on what happened last night, and what needs to happen in the rest of the series for the Celts to move on.
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