Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about NBA All Star Weekend, Bontemps recent’ NBA MVP straw poll, how the Celtics are shaping up for the stretch run of the season, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the news that the Red Sox have signed pitcher Liam Hendriks, and some other spring training nuggets (53:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tim Bontemps

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Previewing the Celtics Stretch Run With Tim Bontemps