‘I have to be better:’ Joe Mazzulla takes the blame for last-minute mistakes in painful loss to Rockets
When Boston needed a stop, the calls the Celtics coach made proved disastrous, and afterward took responsibility for the loss: "I didn't help them close it at the end."
Joe Mazzulla blames himself for Celtics loss after Rockets win at buzzer
Sitting at the podium after Monday night’s Celtics loss, Joe Mazzulla didn’t critique Luke Kornet for his positioning on Alperen Sengun or Jaylen Brown for his last-second defense on Amen Thompson. The late Houston Rockets baskets that put Boston on the wrong end of a 114-112 thriller at TD Garden,
Joe Mazzulla explains unexpected Al Horford absence in Rockets loss
Joe Mazzulla took the blame for the late-game miscues, saying he put his players in poor position but it was evident that Horford’s absence proved costly in that spot since Kornet has not played in crunch time for much of the season.
Joe Mazzulla Makes Final Decision on Jayson Tatum's Status for Celtics-Bulls
To make matters worse for the Bulls, the Celtics have upgraded superstar forward Jayson Tatum to active after being listed as questionable with right knee tendinopathy. Tatum is averaging 26.9 points,
Mazzulla takes blame for final two plays in C's loss to Houston
Joe Mazzulla explains what happened on two late defensive miscues that cost the Celtics in their 114-112 loss to the Rockets.Mazzulla takes blame for final two plays in C's loss to Houston originally
Celtics notebook: Joe Mazzulla pinpoints reason for struggles amid mediocre stretch
The stats say the Celtics have been one of the NBA’s best teams since mid-December. Their record says otherwise. What’s the problem? Joe Mazzulla had a simple and obvious explanation.
Celtics doomed by defensive mistakes in late loss to Rockets
Boston nearly pulled off a great win, but fell for the seventh time this season after leading by at least 10 points.
Rockets' Dillon Brooks takes subtle shot at Kristaps Porzingis after 36-point outburst
Dillon Brooks embraced his inner Villain on Monday night as he sank 10 threes in the Rockets' huge win over the Celtics.
How Celtics explained surprise lineup change in last-second loss to Rockets
The Celtics expected to be down two rotation players in their matchup with the Rockets. Minutes before tipoff, they learned they’d actually be missing three.
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks drops subtle shot at Porzingis after standout performance against Celtics
Dillon Brooks appeared to take a subtle shot at Kristaps Porzingis following his stellar performance in the Houston Rockets’ thrilling 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
NBA rumors: Celtics showcasing former 1st round pick for potential trade package
Why one NBA analyst believes the Celtics are showcasing their former first-round pick for a trade at the deadline