Boston’s clear goal was to outshoot the Thunder from the three-point line. They broke an NBA record for attempted threes in a half with 36 in the first half and 63 total (via StatMuse). The three highest-paid players for Boston heavily struggled from distance;

Mazzulla’s Celtics embody this philosophy. He has created an environment where players trust the process, embrace their roles, and hold each other to championship standards. His leadership isn’t about rigid strategies—it’s about creating a system that adapts, evolves, and thrives under pressure.

This was more than just game No. 64 of 82. Saturday made clear the push for playoff form is underway, even if Mazzulla would never admit it.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered a strange reason for playing Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown so many minutes vs the Lakers.

"I was like, ‘Man, this guy’s a future Hall of Famer. I get to watch this for free.’" The post Celtics, Joe Mazzulla in awe of ‘old reliable’ Al Horford’s performance in win vs. Lakers appeared first on Boston.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla enjoyed his front row seat to Al Horford's defensive clinic versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla loved how Al Horford was undaunted by the Lakers' attempts to hunt him on Saturday night.

"I was just watching him, and I was like, ‘Man, this guy’s a future Hall of Famer. I get to watch this for free.’"

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacted to one of his players' incredible performances against Los Angeles Lakers and stated that he believes the player will be a future Hall of Famer in the NBA.