0:00 Intro

1:30 Was it a surprise to see Kristaps Porzingis sit out Game 3?

3:40 Initial reactions to Dallas fast start in the 1st quarter

5:31 Thoughts on Jayson Tatum’s aggressive game

7:17 The 3-point shooting differences in Game 3

10:51 A look at the final tally at the charity stripe in Game 3

11:59 Boston’s defensive block party

13:41 Dallas’s unbalanced offense

14:38 Is Luka Doncic wearing down in this series?

15:54 Was Bruce nervous when Dallas went on their 22-2 run in the 2nd half?

17:14 World B provides his take on the offensive foul call on PJ Washington in the backcourt

18:40 World B on Boston’s 4th quarter pace issues on display again tonight

20:33 The Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown dynamic in Game 3

21:53 Is Jaylen Brown the favorite to win Finals MVP?

23:27 Will the Celtics close out the series in Game 4?

24:04 Bruce on where this Celtics team might end up in the Celtics history books

27:31 Some love for Xavier Tillman & Sam Hauser

29:58 The passing of NBA Legend Jerry West & memories

36:34 A special interview of Jerry West is up on Bruce’s YouTube page: @PureHoopsBruce

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome

0:40 ... Episode #108 honors Kristaps Porzingis

0:57 ... Live Bet Online Read from Ross

1:33 ... Initial reactions to game 2, including Bruce's reaction to being in the arena on Sunday night ... the crew all believes Boston will eventually win but they differ on what they expect when the series moves to Dallas for game 3.

4:06 ... Bruce feels that Luka Doncic will continue getting his numbers but Kyrie Irving needs to bring it in game 3 or the series won't last long. World B also feels Kyrie needs to find his shot and if he doesn't, Dallas is in trouble.

6:40 ... Boston's starting guards (Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) have turned Irving into the invisible man. World B has a great stat on Holiday's defensive prowess against Kyrie.

8:51 ... Bruce feels Luka has been heroic but has had to work VERY hard to get his numbers but until Dallas starts making some corner threes they're in big trouble. World B backs that up with some good numbers.

11:54 ... Boston's perimeter defenders have been the key to their success all season and they've disrupted Dallas' offense in both games. World B pointed out how the Mavs are not a team that passes the ball a lot but against the Celtics defense their numbers are down even further.

14:00 ... Ross points out that other than Luka and Kyrie everyone else is a "one trick pony" who are not able to create shots on their own. Boston, on the other hand has shot creators everywhere. Bruce wonders if Tim Hardaway Jr will ever get a chance to play and attempt some threes.

16:37 ... Ross asks Bruce if Jrue Holiday is the series MVP after two games and is it reminiscent of Andre Iguodala's MVP run in the 2015 NBA Finals. The crew is super impressed with his big game performances.

19:19 ... Jason Kidd has tried mind games but theycame off as desperation moves and Joe Mazzulla has out-coached Kidd so far. Bruce cited a couple of panic moves by Kidd, including blowing his challenge in the first five minutes of game two.

24:20 ... Kristaps Porzingis has been great in his limited minutes after missing 38 days with a calf injury. The guys feel Dallas may have not been ready for him to be as good as he has been.

28:48 ... Jayson Tatum has not shot the ball well but is affecting the game in many other ways.

32:48 ... Bruce feels Tatum and Jaylen Brown are a "Fire and Ice" combo whose on court styles are different. Brown's stature has risen considerably this season.

35:29 ... The guys discuss the Caitlin Clark Olympics snub from USA Basketball. World B feels her presence could be a factor in growing the women's game. Bruce feels she has conducted herself properly in the wake of the "controversy." Ross feels her lack of presence on the team will be a good factor in building tram chemistry.

40:45 ... UConn head coach Dan Hurley rejected the offer from the Lakers and is staying in college. The Lakers must be smarting from this snub.

47:32 ... Bruce's final thought is on the Hulu series "Clipped," which is about Donald Sterling and is quite entertaining

48:05 .... Ross says goodbye

TRT 48:23

0:00 Intro

0:51 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on recycled Celtics uniform numbers

2:05 Opening thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals matchup before diving deeper into things

5:18 Breaking down the backcourt battle in the series

11:00 Does Jaylen Brown open up the game guarding Luka?

14:40 A deeper look into the frontcourts of each team

19:17 Derrick Jones Jr’s potential impact on the series defensively

26:56 Bruce raises a question in regards to the Mavericks shot blocking big’s impact in this series

30:41 Reviewing the benches of both teams. Which team has the better bench?

35:25 Ross on Jaden Hardy’s impressive play & stock rising during the Mavs playoff run

36:31 A look into the upcoming coaching battle in the finals

41:24 Bruce points out the similarities between Joe Mazzula & Erik Spoelstra in their early coaching days

44:42 Ross shares his Best Bets heading into the NBA Finals

45:57 The crew shares their NBA Finals predictions, who will be crowned NBA Champs?