Brian discusses the news that the Sox signed pitcher Walker Buehler and then looks at the Pats’ backfield, Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson (0:35). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Steve Ceruti about the Celtics’ loss to the Magic, why the Magic give the Celtics so much trouble, where the two teams rank in the East, and more (20:45). Then, Brian and Jamie discuss the NBA Christmas games and talk about their holiday plans (1:03:40).

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Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Steve Ceruti

Producer: Jamie McClellan