Talkin' Hoops with Bob Ryan: The Boston Celtics and the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

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Talkin' Hoops with Bob Ryan: The Boston Celtics and the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

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May 1, 2024

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The Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan joins the show today for some hoops talk as the trio shares their opinions on what they have seen so far in the first round of the NBA playoffs, focusing on the Boston Celtics, but making sure to cover all of the action and storylines that have emerged already in the post season.

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May 1, 2024

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Talkin' Hoops with Bob Ryan: The Boston Celtics and the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

Talkin' Hoops with Bob Ryan: The Boston Celtics and the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

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