Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla welcomes external noise, even if it’s loud: ‘It’s beautiful’
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla welcomes external noise, even if it’s loud: ‘It’s beautiful’

New York Times  

BOSTON — The way Joe Mazzulla delivered the line earlier this week, one could have thought he was being entirely serious. “I don’t think we’re posting enough,” Mazzulla said. Celtics in the post this season: ‣ Post up frequency – 7.3% – 2nd in the league ‣ Post up efficiency – 1.17ppp – 1st in the league pic.twitter.com/Ado7a1PSre — Jake Issenberg February 13, 2024 Perkins, whose analysis of Mazzulla hasn’t always been glowing, said he would love to see more post-ups from the Boston wings and guards. While answering a question about the Celtics’ injury report, Mazzulla said, “I’m a bird brain. “It comes with the job, it’s the expectation,” Mazzulla said.

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Celtics have followed ‘craziness’ of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
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Celtics have followed ‘craziness’ of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style straight to the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

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The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Boston breaks under Heat check; can Joe Mazzulla fix Celtics?

The Hindu  

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After Miami blowout pushes Celtics’ season to brink, everyone is taking blame
1 year, 7 months ago

After Miami blowout pushes Celtics’ season to brink, everyone is taking blame

New York Times  

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