Porzingis Returns, Lay Off Jayson Tatum! And Brown’s D rules

Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman as they break down the Boston Celtics' impressive victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Finals. From Porzingis' standout performance to the strategic plays by players like Tatum, they dissect the key elements that led to the Celtics' success. The conversation then transitions to the potential coaching move of Dan Hurley to the NBA, exploring his coaching style and the challenges he may face, especially in coaching established stars like LeBron and Anthony Davis. Stay tuned as they also discuss the prospects for UConn basketball, player acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of college basketball.

0:00 - Celtics surprising win over Dallas
3:19 - Bill Russell's defensive play and Tatum's rebounding
5:01 - Team effort and resilience of Tatum and Brown
7:54 - Tatum's maturity and team-focused play
9:32 - Kyrie's evolving persona and reception
14:23 - Jaylen Brown's remarkable defense in the third quarter
16:50 - Importance of Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum's partnership
20:52 - Historical significance of winning Game 2 for the Celtics
22:48 - Recognition of Zdeno Chara civic contributions
25:12 - Discussion on the impressive backcourt of the Celtics
28:28 - Dan Hurley considering a new challenge
30:22 - Dan Hurley's potential move to the NBA
32:36 - Dan Hurley's work ethic and coaching style

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