The Celtics Lose Again, Setting Up Game 7 at the Garden. Plus, Can the B’s Send The Series Back to Buffalo With Adam Pellerin.

The Celtics Lose Again, Setting Up Game 7 at the Garden. Plus, Can the B’s Send The Series Back to Buffalo With Adam Pellerin.

From Off The Pike with Brian Barrett by The Ringer

May 1, 2026 · 1h 49m

About this episode

Brian discusses the Celtics' loss and interviews Adam Pellerin about the Bruins' playoff chances.

Brian breaks down another terrible Celtics loss to the 76ers, including some serious issues with Joe Mazzulla’s stubborn coaching and a dreadful game from Jaylen Brown (0:00). Then, Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Pellerin about the Bruins-Sabres series and whether the Bruins can win Game 6 at the Garden on Friday night and force a decisive Game 7 (49:00). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the Garrett Crochet injury and Brayan Bello’s miserable season so far (1:11:00). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Adam Pellerin Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Adam Pellerin

Topics covered

  • Celtics
  • Bruins
  • NBA playoffs
  • NHL playoffs
  • coaching issues
  • player performance
  • injuries

Keywords

  • Celtics
  • Bruins
  • Joe Mazzulla
  • Jaylen Brown
  • Adam Pellerin
  • NHL playoffs
  • NBA playoffs
  • injuries
  • Garrett Crochet
  • Brayan Bello

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Organizations: NESN, The Ringer, Fanduel

Places: Garden

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