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We discuss the Celtics dominant performance in Game 3, and how that kind of intensity can carry them even further than this round.
Danny joined us for his weekly segment and talked to us about scouting tournaments, and what if anything he's going to do come trade deadline day.
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No one had recorded a triple double with at least 15 points, 20 assists and 15 assists since Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson . Kevin Garnett , not exactly known as a sentimental softie or a numbers-cruncher, said he was keeping the box score
of the NBA only two players have ever recorded as many as 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists in a game before: Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain . The Celtics needed every number, every second and every ounce of energy in Rondo’s epic showing
And you’re never going to guess what the other 11 guys have in common. Yup, all Hall of Famers. Magic Johnson Oscar Robertson Lenny Wilkens Bob Cousy Tiny Archibald Jerry West John Havlicek Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dave Bing Julius Erving Walt Frazier 9. Is there
things. Maybe you guys were. Do you realize that in that interview Greg compared Marbury to both Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson ? Do you realize that he equated the amount of winning Marbury has done so far in his NBA
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chatter from the sidelines: When Russell misses a defensive assignment: “C’mon, Russ, get with it.” When Oscar Robertson scores, to the referee: “How about carrying the ball one time, huh? You’re a bum.” When he calls a timeout
Milwaukee for six and a half years and Kareem [ Abdul Jabbar ] was the best player that franchise ever had outside of Oscar Robertson , and not a lot of people talk about either one of them. Here? You are immortalized.” Of course, MacMullan didn’t stop with Ray. She talked to former Bucks and current
Night in Canada analyst Kevin Weekes is upstaged by a zamboni. TRIVIA ANSWER: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , John Havlicek , Oscar Robertson and Jerry West SOOTHING SOUNDS: Rob Grill , lead singer of the Grass Roots, is 67 Tuesday.
playing the game. What Rondo does like Cousy, he loves to pass the ball. He’s not intent on scoring the ball like Oscar Robertson used to be. He tried to score and if he couldn’t score then he would pass the ball. Cousy wanted to pass the
87 win on Sunday at TD Garden. Rondo's statistical line was among the best ever in NBA playoff history. Only Oscar Robertson (32 points, 19 rebounds, 13 assists on March 26, 1963) and Wilt Chamberlain (29-36-13 on April 11, 1967
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.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
Grande & Max talked to the Celts big, who had three blocks and 10 points in the Game 5 victory.
Sean talked with Doc at the Garden about the Sixers' comeback in the last game, and about the history of Game 5's.
Will Middlebrooks spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox beat the Birds in Baltimore, 8-6
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.
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!
D&C breakdown Brandon Bass' domination in Game 5. The boys react to the C's poor first half, turning on the switch in the third quarter, Rondo changing the tone of the game, and the struggles the Celtics have had in Game 6 clinchers.
ESPN NBA Insider Stephen A. Smith chats with D&C about the Celtics trying to close out Philly and if there will be a Game 7 back in Boston. He also comments on KG's future, how the Pacers have awakened the Heat, how special a coach Doc Rivers is, and his reaction to SNL's Jay Pharoah impersonation of him.
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.
Mut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
Bob Ryan joins Mut and Merloni to discuss the Celtics loss to the Sixers in Game 4 and what he thinks will happen going forward.
Chris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
Even with the Celtics make a nice run in the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs, watching Oklahoma City and San Antonio play has made it abundantly clear that one of those teams will likely win the whole thing. We discuss.
We discuss the Red Sox turn-around, and how it may be the players themselves who helped motivate each other by having a closed door meeting away from Bobby V and team management.
Matt Light makes his media debut on NFL Live on ESPN and Wes Welker dummies up after saying things are going well with the Patriots, then bad, then well again, then bad.
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.
The goon croons for a lost BeeGee, and Metallica on the accordion never sounded better.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
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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 showMut and Lou preview Game 5 against the Sixers and talk about what a difference it makes when Avery Bradley is not on the floor playing defense.
More from this showDale, Steve and Rob discuss the news about David Ortiz calling a players meeting which has resulted in 7 wins out of the last 9 games. Ken Rosenthal was the national reported to break this story and Rob Bradford talks about how he heard nothing about it while following the team on the road and in the clubhouse.
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.
More from this showChris Mannix joins the show to discuss the Celtics shocking Game 4 loss, Lebron James, and who he thinks will play in the NBA Finals.
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