Episodes

  • That’s Why They Play Seven

    That’s Why They Play Seven
    Jun 12 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay react to the Pacers big game 3 victory over the Thunder and discuss Bob’s takeaways from the series and how Bob thinks even if a HEALTHY Celtics team matched up against either team. The Celtics would be done in 6 games. Finally Bob wraps up and takes us back in time to the 1957 NBA Finals between the Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks. 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Bob’s takeaways from Game 3 of NBA Finals 3:13 - With Healthy Tatum how Celtics have matched up against these teams 4:07 - The reliance on the 3-Point Shot 7:03 - How Great of a Game: Game 3 of NBA Finals was 9:03 - How important turnovers are in this series 10:10 - The Pace the Pacers play with 10:54 - Isaiah Hartenstein Performance 11:11 - Haliburton’s Performance in Game 3 12:18 - Prizepicks 13:32 - How would Celtics do against this Thunder team? 15:13 - Bob Remembers 1957 NBA Finals Celtics vs St. Louis Hawks 28:45 - Wrapping up Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • OKC dominates, Haliburton goes missing, & how Indy wins Game 3

    OKC dominates, Haliburton goes missing, & how Indy wins Game 3
    Jun 9 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff and Gary Tanguay break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, why Tyrese Haliburton struggled, what to expect from Game 3, and the NBA's potentially new All-Star format. 0:00 Welcome 0:46 Bob’s thoughts on Game 2 2:31 Why Haliburton isn’t a true superstar 10:51 How big is Game 3? 13:01 PrizePicks 13:59 How the Pacers can win Game 3 15:42 Bob praises Hartenstein 17:15 Subscribe to the podcast and to Celtics on CLNS! 17:40 USA vs World All-Star format 23:53 Story time with Bob Ryan 29:03 Thanks for watching and listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • The Pacers Amaze Gary. Bob says it’s business as usual

    The Pacers Amaze Gary. Bob says it’s business as usual
    Jun 7 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay recap game 1 of the NBA Finals while the Pacers amaze Gary, Bob says its business as usual by the Pacers. Bob also explains why the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL Playoffs. The guys also look ahead to Game 2 of the Finals and what the Thunder might do differently. 0:00 - Welcome in 0:52 - Pacers defeat Thunder in Game 1 5:00 - Parity in the NBA 8:04 - Bob explains why NBA playoffs are better than NHL playoffs 9:30 - How basketball has grown internationally 12:42 - Prizepicks 14:00 - Rick Carlisle Coaching Performance in Game 1 18:15 - Bob Shares Rick Carlisle story 19:01 - Bob Shares story of Bob Cousy coaching at Boston College 20:00 - Myles Turner 21:11 - Aaron Nesmith Clutch Rebound 22:09 - Looking back at Nesmith time in Boston 22:44 - Pascal Siakam 22:52 - TJ McConnell 24:00 - Subscribe to the podcast 24:25 - Tyrese Haliburton 27:05 - What do Thunder do in Game 2 29:00 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Thibs Knocked out by the Knicks

    Thibs Knocked out by the Knicks
    Jun 4 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob, Jeff and Gary Tanguay discuss the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau and why actually the Knicks beating the Celtics might have cost Thibs his job. They also look ahead to potential next head coaching candidates for the Knicks and preview the upcoming NBA Finals between Thunder and Pacers 0:00 - Welcome 0:33 - Knicks Fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau 6:12 - Are Pacers right now better team than Knicks 6:20 - Beating Celtics Cost Thibodeau his job 7:25 - Who could be next Knicks Head Coach? 7:35 - Jay Wright 10:32 - Michael Malone 11:35 - Johnnie Bryant 12:17 - Ime Udoka 13:29 - Erik Spoelstra 15:08 - The Knicks are in the mix again 17:14 - Prizepicks 18:45 - Jalen Brunson 20:32 - Could any other coach gotten more out of this Knicks team 25:18 - Subscribe to the podcast! 25:45 - Will Tom Thibodeau coach again in NBA? 27:55 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers 33:52 - TJ McConnell 34:44 - Preview NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers 34:54 - Rick Carlisle 35:57 - Blowouts in series clinching games this postseason 37:45 - Bob’s experience Being a fan & a reporter 40:39 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Thunder Headed to NBA Finals + Bob puts his GM hat on for Celtics

    Thunder Headed to NBA Finals + Bob puts his GM hat on for Celtics
    May 29 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, Bob and Jeff discuss the latest happenings in the NBA from Thunder advancing to the NBA Finals and take a look at Tyrese Haliburton’s historical game 4 performance. Bob also puts on his GM hat for the Celtics. 0:00 - Welcome 0:57 - Thunder advance to NBA Finals 3:45 - Did Celtics ever consider Rick Carlisle to be head coach? 4:05 - How the Thunder got Built 8:00 - Looking back at SGA trade to Thunder 9:40 - Face off the NBA conversation 14:38 - Pacers-Knicks Series 15:13 - Tyrese Haliburton 21:50 - Potential Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals 24:05 - Subscribe to the podcast 24:50 - What is the biggest issue for Knicks? 28:25 - Should Knicks move on from Tom Thibodeau as Head Coach? 31:45 - How do the Knicks move on from this success? 33:00 - If Bob was Celtics GM what would he do 34:30 - Discussing potential Jrue Holiday & Porzingis trades 35:55 - Future of Al Horford 36:10 - Luke Kornet 37:52 - Expectations for Celtics next season 39:15 - Clinching games ending in blowouts 42:30 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Looking Back at the KAT Trade

    Looking Back at the KAT Trade
    May 28 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay look back to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade that landed him in New York, the Knicks' chances of coming back, and debate who will represent the East and the West in the NBA Finals. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Would Celtics Beat Pacers + Bob Ryan Thinks Jokic Got ROBBED of MVP

    Would Celtics Beat Pacers + Bob Ryan Thinks Jokic Got ROBBED of MVP
    May 24 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss the latest from the Conference Finals matchups between Pacers and Knicks and Thunder and Timberwolves. Bob shares his thoughts on what would have happened if the Celtics ran into the Pacers in the postseason. Bob also shares his thoughts on the NBA MVP and why he thinks Jokic got robbed. All that, and much more! 0:00 - Welcome 0:47 - How would Celtics have matched up against Pacers 2:27 - Takeaways from Pacers vs Knicks Series 11:41 - Rick Carlisle 20:05 - More thoughts on Pacers vs Knicks Series 21:48 - Prizepicks 23:28 - Thunder’s Championship to lose? 26:48 - Timberwolves 28:26 - Jokic should have been MVP 31:42 - Best Bob Ryan MVP voting story 34:33 - How much game of Basketball has grown internationally 36:20 - Gary shares they greatest individual award is CY Young Award 38:02 - Reaction to All-NBA Teams 41:50 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • What do the Celtics do now?

    What do the Celtics do now?
    May 21 2025
    On this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast, Bob and Gary Tanguay discuss where the Celtics go form here, how much the roster will change, and take a look around the playoffs at the remaining teams. All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - What do the Celtics do now? 02:50 - Jrue Holiday’s future 04:35 - Predicting Knicks’ success 08:00 - Prizepicks 09:10 - Celtics’ path to Finals last year 13:10 - Mazzulla’s adjustments 16:45 - Salary cap restrictions 19:50 - Underestimating the Pacers 22:50 - Minnesota v OKC 25:25 - Coaching in Playoffs 20:25 - ABA/NBA merger 33:30 - Boston connections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
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