Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Harps on Officials, 'Illegal Screen' in Loss to Pacers
Mazzulla’s brief postgame protest highlights Celtics’ officiating frustrations, with the team ranking last in free-throw rate, and the NBA likely to fine him.
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Joe Mazzulla Reacts To Celtics Loss By Only Repeating Two Words: "Illegal Screen"
After his Boston Celtics lost 98-96 to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, head coach Joe Mazzulla delivered a tour-de-force performance as the character "Joe Mazzulla." While speaking to press, he answered all six questions with the same two words, then left. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbdk4OmBnRM There's a lot to love about Mazzulla's line delivery. You think, just for a second, that he might provide an actual answer to the next query—no…
Pacers hold off Celtics for first win streak of 2025-26 season
Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season. (Photo: PS&E/Getty)The Pacers have done something this season that once seemed impossible.After a 6–31 start to the 2025–26 season — including a franchise-record 13 straight losses — they’ve not only returned to the win column, but put together a win streak.Their first of the season.That’s three straight victories.In the middle of a four-game homestand, t…
NBA Addresses Joe Mazzulla's Foul Claim From Celtics Loss To Pacers
The Boston Celtics suffered a controversial 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, and it was very clear afterwards that head coach Joe Mazzulla was not happy with the officiating in the game. As it turns out, he had good reason to be upset with what he saw. Late in the fourth quarter, with the score tied at 96, Pascal Siakam scored a go-ahead bucket with just a few seconds left. Before he did so, though, he set a hard screen on Derri…
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