If it seemed as if Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was irate with referees on the finish of Thursday night time’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, that might be incorrect to imagine. Not less than, that’s what Mazzulla would love folks to suppose.
Following the 117-108 loss, Mazzulla charged the court docket trying to have phrases with official Justin Van Duyne seemingly in reference to the back-to-back technicals the official gave him and Celtics ahead Jaylen Brown within the fourth quarter.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts after being referred to as for a technical foul as they tackle the Chicago Bulls within the second half at TD Backyard on Dec. 19, 2024 in Boston. (David Butler II-Imagn Photos)
A number of folks needed to maintain Mazzulla again. He was ultimately ushered off the court docket with out incident.
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Throughout his postgame presser, Mazzulla stated he obtained a technical for strolling on the court docket – one thing he admitted he shouldn’t have executed. Nevertheless, when requested what “message” he was attempting to ship on the finish of the sport, Mazzulla had an attention-grabbing clarification.
“I hadn’t seen them shortly, so only a ‘Merry Christmas, Pleased Holidays,’” he stated with a critical expression.
“I wasn’t positive I used to be gonna see them earlier than the vacation, and also you simply can’t let a second go by the place you want somebody one of the best to them and their households.”
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla held again as he reacts after being referred to as for a technical foul as they tackle the Chicago Bulls within the second half at TD Backyard on Dec. 19, 2024 in Boston. (David Butler II-Imagn Photos)
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Brown, nevertheless, was not wishing anybody a cheerful vacation in his interactions with recreation officers.
“I stated to (Van Duyne), ‘You referred to as a tech for no cause.’ He stated, ‘If you happen to say to it me once more, I’m going to name one other tech,’” Brown stated, explaining that he approached Van Duyne to make clear what Mazzulla’s tech was for.
“You’ll be able to’t threaten guys with a technical foul, that’s not a part of the sport both. If you wish to positive guys for gesturing and all that stuff – positive that. That’s some bulls—.”
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, #7, and Chicago Bulls middle Nikola Vucevic, #9, chase a free ball within the second half of an NBA basketball recreation on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 in Boston. (AP Picture/Steven Senne)
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Mazzulla can have the prospect to unfold some extra vacation cheer when the 2 groups meet once more on Saturday.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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