The Red-Hot Celts With Justin Verrier. Plus, Why the Patriots Should Win on Sunday.

Brian discusses his initial thoughts about the upcoming Patriots-Chargers playoff game and why the Patriots should win, before hitting on Drake Maye’s MVP case and what the Celtics should do with Jayson Tatum (0:00). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics’ terrific season, Brad Stevens’s amazing job as GM, where the Celtics rank among the NBA’s top contenders, and more (24:40). Brian and Jamie end with a listener call before discussing the Red Sox’s offseason and Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford (58:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Justin Verrier
Producer: Jamie McClellan