Felger & Massarotti Celtics Beat Suns at TD Garden // Bruins Fall to Devils in OT // Venezuela Takes Down Italy in World Baseball Classic - 3/17 (Hour 1)
Mar 17, 2026
Conversation breaks down the Brown-Tatum on-court dynamic and who is taking charge late in games. Callers debate trade ideas and which wing added more value against the Suns. Reaction to Venezuela advancing to the World Baseball Classic final against the USA. Recap of the Bruins’ overtime loss and concerns about defense and goaltending.
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Jalen Brown Is The Celtics' Current Lead Option
- Jalen Brown is currently the Celtics' clear on-court leader and focal point of the offense.
- Brown dominated the fourth quarter vs. Phoenix with aggressive two-foot drives, physical finishes, and high free throw volume that swung the game.
Brown's Two-Foot Attack Versus Tatum's One-Foot Style
- The contrast in styles: Brown plays strong, on-two-feet, attacking the rim; Jason Tatum uses more one-footed, falling-away moves and more threes.
- Felger and Tony argue Brown's approach yields higher-percentage chances and more free throws while Tatum remains a corner/spot-up option late.
Team Optics Confirm Brown As The Season's Face
- The Celtics appear to have formally designated Brown as the public and team face this season.
- Postgame optics (Brown on the podium, extended interview) reinforced an internal decision to make this 'Jalen Brown season.'