Brian recaps the Celtics season opening loss to the 76ers at the Garden, some troubling defense from the Celtics, Jaylen Brown’s up-and-down game, and resetting expectations with this year’s team compared to recent years (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the game and the Boston sports scene (38:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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