In a shocking turn of events, the Boston Celtics found themselves in a heated battle against the underdog Washington Wizards. Despite being heavily favored to win by 18 points, the Celtics were taken aback when the Wizards scored a staggering 71 points in the first half. The game took an unexpected turn as the Celtics struggled to regain control.
During the pivotal third quarter, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla decided to lighten the mood with some humor. In an attempt to ease the tension, Mazzulla cracked jokes in the huddle. However, his comedic efforts were met with mixed reactions from players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who did not seem to find them amusing.
Despite the initial setback, the Celtics managed to rally and outscore the Wizards 36-16 in the third quarter. This impressive comeback ultimately led to a 133-129 victory for the Celtics on February 9th.
It is clear that the Celtics were caught off guard by the tenacity of the Wizards, a team that had only secured nine wins throughout the season. The game served as a reminder that in the world of sports, anything can happen, regardless of the odds.
MAZZULLA’S CELTICS STRUGGLE AT HOME
After an impressive start to the season, winning a record-breaking 20 consecutive home games, Mazzulla’s Celtics have hit a rough patch at TD Garden. In fact, their last three losses have all come on their home court.
DENVER NUGGETS END BOSTON’S HOME WIN STREAK
On January 19, the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, put an end to Boston’s home win streak with a close 102-100 victory. It was a disappointing loss for the Celtics and a blow to their dominance at TD Garden.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS THUMP CELTICS
Just eight days later, the Los Angeles Clippers paid a visit to Boston and handed the Celtics a crushing 115-96 defeat. The Clippers’ strong performance showcased the struggles of Mazzulla’s team on their home turf.
LAKERS CRUISE TO VICTORY IN BOSTON
The lowest point for the Celtics came on February 1 when the Los Angeles Lakers, missing their star players LeBron James and Anthony Davis, came to Boston and easily secured a 114-105 win. It was a surprising result and a clear indication that the Celtics’ home court advantage was slipping away.
MAZZULLA LIGHTENS THE MOOD WITH JOKES
In a recent game against the Washington Wizards, Mazzulla took it upon himself to lighten the mood amidst the Celtics’ unexpected struggles. NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin revealed that Mazzulla told jokes during the third quarter. When asked about it, Celtics player Brown confirmed Mazzulla’s comedic efforts but admitted that not all the jokes hit the mark.
TATUM JOINS IN ON THE FUN
Even Celtics star player Tatum got in on the joke-telling during the game. He admitted that he also told a joke during one of the timeouts in the third quarter. Tatum emphasized the importance of having fun and not putting too much pressure on themselves in challenging moments.
CELTICS HIT THE ROAD AFTER HOME STRUGGLES
Following their disappointing home performances, the Celtics will now hit the road to face the Miami Heat on Sunday, February 11. It will be a chance for Mazzulla’s team to regroup and find their winning form away from TD Garden.
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