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Celtics Avoid Elimination With Justin Verrier

Boston finds its 3-point shooting and defense in Game 4

By Brian Barrett
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images


Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ Game 4 win in Miami, Jayson Tatum’s big night, Boston’s hot 3-point shooting, the team’s improved defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some calls (42:30) before finishing up with some leftover Celtics notes, and the news that Tom Brady is going to be a part-owner of the Raiders (56:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Justin Verrier
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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