Analyzing NBA Finals cliches and misconceptions about 'holding serve'

Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Howard Beck to discuss another Celtics victory in Game 2 of the Finals, the Mavs having no solution for the Celtic’s defense, and Jalen Brown playing like an MVP (12:16). Howard rants about Mav's expectations of coming back to win the series and shares stats on teams who win the first two games of the series (25:04). Later, they share live updates and reactions to Dan Hurley’s decision to stay at UConn after the Lakers courted him with a six year, $70 million deal (31:30). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (40:25).

Host: Logan Murdock

Guest: Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistants: Kai Grady and Olivia Crerie

Video: John Richter and Victoria Valencia

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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