King of the Fourth Quarter

Two games. Two huge Celtics wins. And plenty of drama. Jim and Mike break down Boston's beatdown of Philadelphia, Jayson Tatum getting the better of Jaylen Brown, and an incredible 22-point comeback against Toronto. Plus, Neemias Queta continues to impress, Derrick White delivers, Mitchell Robinson's conditioning raises concerns, and Cooper Flagg is coming to Boston. We close with some thoughts on the election, political cruelty, and why treating people with respect still matters. Part of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are 8–2, but the real tests are just beginning. Jim and Mike Quigley preview the highly anticipated showdown between Jayson Tatum and former teammate Jaylen Brown as Boston prepares to face Philadelphia. Is Paul George emerging as the Celtics' legitimate second option? Has Derrick White turned a corner? And can Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson hold their own against Joel Embiid? Plus, the brothers debate whether the Tatum–Brown era was an overwhelming success or a missed opportunity, compare the duo to Pierce and Garnett, and examine what Boston still needs to compete with the NBA's elite. They also look around the league and close with thoughts on last week's election results. Celtics basketball, brotherly arguments, and absolutely no shortage of opinions. They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul — part of the Fan First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Tatum is playing like an MVP, the Celtics have won five straight, and Jim and Mike have plenty to say about what's working — and what's definitely NOT. The brothers break down Boston's gritty win in Orlando, Tatum's incredible start, Paul George's resurgence, and why the Celtics' center rotation is earning some ugly grades. Is it time to shake up the starting lineup? Should Sam Hauser be starting? Plus, injuries are turning the NBA upside down, the Western Conference is wide open, and Mike goes absolutely nuclear during World Views over the ugly rhetoric surrounding the Michigan Senate race. Oh, and Moonshine makes another appearance. Unfiltered Celtics basketball, NBA arguments, and the usual nonsense. They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul — with Jim and Mike Quigley. Presented by the Fanfare Sports Network. Explicit language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Celtics are two games into the season, and we've already got a blown 20-point lead, a huge win over the Knicks, a Jayson Tatum takeover, and enough drama to fill an entire season. Jim and Mike Quigley are back with a wild episode of They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul! 🏀 Tatum Takes Over: After a rough opener in Detroit, Tatum reminds everyone why he's an MVP candidate with a dominant performance against New York. ☘️ Celtics Concerns: Where's the offensive rebounding? Is Joe Mazzulla starting the wrong five? And why isn't Hugo getting more minutes? 🔥 Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown: The drama just keeps getting weirder. Are these two officially done with each other? And what kind of reception should Brown expect when he returns to Boston? 💍 James Dolan's Ring Fiasco: Knicks employees get empty championship-ring boxes and a fake ring-selection email that turns into cybersecurity training. You seriously can't make this stuff up. 👀 Around the NBA: The Pistons and Sixers are rolling, the Knicks have problems, and the Magic might need to blow it up. 🎙️ And Then Things Go Completely Off the Rails: LeBron, Trump, Adam Silver, NBA betting controversies, Shams Charania, and a brotherly argument about Massachusetts politics. It's basketball analysis, ridiculous stories, strong opinions, and absolutely no filter. They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul! — Part of the Fan First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stevens strikes again! Payton Pritchard gets paid, Jayson Tatum looks like an MVP candidate, and the Celtics might be a whole lot better than we expected. Jim and Mike break down Pritchard's new deal, Boston's emerging rotation, the young players stepping up, and a new style of basketball built around defense, offensive rebounding, and creating extra possessions. Could this team finish as a top-two seed in the East? Plus, around the NBA: Are the Knicks already screwing up their championship window? Is Ben Simmons actually back? Is LeBron's helicopter arrangement another example of the NBA's salary cap problems? Has Adam Silver lost control of the league? All that, some brotherly arguments, and plenty of hard fouls. They're Gonna Call It a Hard Foul with Jim and Mike Quigley, part of the Fan First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices