Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian starts by discussing his confidence level heading into Game 5 of the Finals and why Jayson Tatum’s shooting slump has him slightly worried (0:45). Then, he talks about why the Celtics’ advantage in the math game should still propel them to a title and which parts of their game they need to get back to in order to finish the job (22:25). Brian and Jamie end by talking about the Finals and some best bets for Game 5 (32:35).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about the Celtics’ blowout loss in Dallas on Friday night, how Dallas’ offense managed to penetrate Boston’s defense, why the C’s offense struggled to generate good shots all of a sudden, and whether or not there is reason for concern going forward for the Celtics in this series (0:30). Then, Brian answers some listener calls, before he and Jamie end with some final thoughts on the game and the sports weekend ahead (41:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Michael PinaProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with NBC Sports Boston’s Drew Carter about the Celtics' roller-coaster win over the Mavs in Game 3 of the Finals, Jaylen Brown’s huge second half, how the C's exploited Luka Doncic’s poor defense, and Drew’s first season as the Celtics’ TV play-by-play announcer (0:30). Then, Brian takes some listener calls before he and Jamie wrap up with some thoughts on the game and Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony (52:15).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Drew CarterProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian discusses the latest injury news surrounding Kristaps Porzingis and his injured ankle, and how the Celtics will fill his shoes if he can’t go in Game 3 (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann about the NBA Finals, adjustments the Mavericks need to make as the series shifts to Dallas, Jayson Tatum’s shooting efficiency and his play overall, Jaylen Brown’s tight defense, and more (13:15). Brian and Jamie end with some thoughts on Porzingis’s injury, and Finals media day on Tuesday (58:15).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: J. Kyle MannProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian recaps the Celtics’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. He covers Jrue Holiday’s incredible performance, another injury scare for Kristaps Porzingis, an up-and-down game from Jayson Tatum, and a superb defensive performance by the entire Celtics squad (0:45). Then, he takes some listener calls reacting to the game, before he and Jamie offer up some last licks on the game.We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Kevin Hench about the Celtics' impressive Game 1 rout over Dallas, including the return of Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown’s great two-way play, the Celtics’ prolific 3-point shooting, and more (0:30). Then, Brian looks at how the Celtics built such a large lead using mismatches on Brown and Jayson Tatum, and how Dallas can possibly adjust to make this a series (37:00). Finally, Brian takes some listener calls, before he and Jamie wrap things up with some final thoughts (53:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Kevin HenchProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about NBA Finals storylines, including how the Mavs will defend Boston’s wings, nightmare scenarios that could doom the Celtics, what a potential title would mean for various members of the Celtics organization, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes a couple listener calls before he and Jamie give out their best bets for the Finals (1:02:35).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Evan ValentiProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with Celtics play-by-play announcer Sean Grande about the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum vs. Luka Doncic, ranking this Celtics team in franchise and NBA history, Joe Mazzulla’s growth as a head coach, and more (0:45). Brian and Jamie end with some quick thoughts on potential famous Finals spectators (1:17:20).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Sean GrandeProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian gives out six thoughts on the NBA Finals, including a side-by-side comparison of the Celtics' and Mavericks' rosters. Plus, how the Celtics offense will attack Luka Doncic and the Mavs defense, Kyrie’s return to Boston, and more (0:30). Then, he and Jamie end with some final words on Brian’s thoughts (53:45).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian chats with MassLive’s Mark Daniels about the Patriots OTAs, their wide receiver corps, Alex Van Pelt’s offense, Drake Maye and the QB depth chart, Matthew Judon’s contract talks, Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame ceremony, and more (0:40). Then, Brian answers a listener call, before he and Jamie discuss how the media covers Jayson Tatum and talk about the upcoming NBA Finals (48:00).We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Brian BarrettGuest: Mark DanielsProducer: Jamie McClellanAdditional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices