Straight Fire - Boston Globe's Gary Washburn on the Tatum Blame Game, Porzingis' Mystery Illness, the Celtics' Uncertain Future & More!
On today’s episode, Jason is joined by Boston Globe national NBA writer Gary Washburn to discuss why the Boston Celtics are down 0-2 to the New York Knicks, how Kristaps Porzingis mystery illness is impacting the rest of the front court, how much of the Celtics issues right now are more mental than physical, the narrative that Jayson Tatum is getting much of the blame for the Celtics’ woes, the likelihood that this current Boston roster gets overhauled this upcoming offseason and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - Tatum’s Celtics Collapse Again & Why You Can’t Count Out the Warriors
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether it’s fair or foul to blame Jayson Tatum for the Boston Celtics falling behind 0-2 to the New York Knicks, why you could see major changes coming to Boston if they wind out getting eliminated in this series, and whether the Golden State Warriors have any chance at all of advancing to the Western Conference Finals without Steph Curry. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - Steph Curry Hurt, What the 'Hali' Happened in Cleveland + MSG Networks sports betting host Alex Monaco
On today’s episode, Jason discusses how Steph Curry’s hamstring injury has the Golden State Warriors feeling like losers even after their stunning road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 and how Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was able to lead the Indiana Pacers to their second unbelievable last-second postseason win in a week. Later, MSG Networks sports betting host Alex Monaco checks in to share his thoughts on whether or not it’s reasonable to expect the New York Knicks can actually upset the Boston Celtics in their second round matchup, if Jalen Brunson or Jayson Tatum is the best player in this series, those pesky Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors swirling around New York and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - Death by 1000 Threes in Boston, an Epic Knicks Comeback & the Fraudulent Thunder
On today’s episode, Jason discusses the backlash currently facing Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum in the wake of their stunning three pointer-heavy loss to the New York Knicks, where Jalen Brunson ranks amongst the best point guards of this generation, whether or not it’s fair to call the Oklahoma City Thunder frauds after they blew Game 1 to Denver and why the Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP race is still up to debate. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Straight Fire - The Rockets Should Trade For Giannis
On today's episode, Jason reacts to a weekend of blowouts in the NBA Playoffs. Jason dives into the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Rockets and examines how Golden State will fair against the Timberwolves. Jason explains why the Rockets are a perfect trade partner for the Bucks to ship off Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Jason identifies the one young star on Houston that is absolutely untradeable. Jason reacts to the Pacers getting a Game 1 upset in Cleveland. Plus, Jason gives his picks for Monday night! Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fox Sports’ Jason McIntyre sets the agenda for the day by providing bold opinions on the biggest stories in sports including the day’s biggest sports betting topics. Straight Fire also features insiders and newsmakers as contributing guests.