NBA, Joe Mazzulla and Boston Celtics

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla appreciates that NBA Cup allows him to throw out the ‘unwritten rules’
The Celtics scored three extra points in the final seconds of their win over the Bulls after Joe Mazzulla's timeout. Read more on Boston.com.
Boston Celtics' Joe Mazzulla is embracing breaking unwritten NBA rules
On Friday, Nov. 29, Joe Mazzulla drew up a play for Sam Hauser in the dying moments of the Boston Celtics win over the Chicago Bulls. When speaking to the media following the game, Mazzulla shared his thoughts on the NBA Cup, forcing players to break an unwritten rule within the NBA.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Using NBA Cup Games to Gain Advantage in Peculiar Way
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula appreciates that this part of the NBA Cup rules gives him the opportunity to take different tactical approaches to in-game situations. “I like it
Here’s why Joe Mazzulla thanked every member of the Celtics organization after winning Boston’s 18th championship
Joe Mazzulla's coaching style is head-turning. So was this kind gesture he extended to each member of the Celtics' organization this year.
Joe Mazzulla on how the Boston Celtics will change with Kristaps Porzingis back
The Boston Celtics defense will change with the return of star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis to the court.
Everything Joe Mazzulla said about Kristaps Porzingis’ return for Celtics
What can fans expect from Kristaps Porzingis in his season debut? Here’s everything Joe Mazzulla said about the big man’s return to action tonight.
Celtics coach enjoys NBA Cup for unique ‘unwritten rules’ reason
The Celtics played to the final buzzer in the Bulls win because of the NBA Cup, and Joe Mazzulla has a good reason for liking the rules.
Boston's Joe Mazzulla second in ESPN poll for NBA's '25 Coach of the Year award
Winning the NBA's Coach of the Year award in any season is never an easy task. And winning it after hanging a banner is an even steeper hill to climb.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on why he enjoys the NBA Cup: “It eliminates the unwritten rules that you’re supposed to follow”
For Joe Mazzulla, the beauty of the NBA Cup is that it eliminates the unwritten rule about shooting at the end of games when the result is already decided.
Joe Mazzulla explains his concept of a ‘fast-paced’ game, and other Celtics thoughts
The coach wants the Celtics to play fast, but not always in the conventional sense of just sprinting for dunks and layups.
Joe Mazzulla’s quirky approach is perfect for this Celtics team | Matt Vautour
Mazzulla has become the most interesting sports figure in New England. After years of aggressively vanilla Brad Stevens and ...
Joe Mazzulla’s strategic tech foul: a bold move that paid off for the Celtics
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's recent suggestion to incorporate hockey-style "power plays" and fights in basketball has ...
A year later, controversial end to Celtics-Bulls matchup in NBA Cup remains topic of discussion
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's decision to intentionally foul with a big lead didn't sit well with Bulls counterpart Billy Donovan. "I appreciated the conversation we had after the game was over with," ...
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla reveals area Jaylen Brown dominated vs. Timberwolves
Celtics star Jaylen Brown contributed on both ends of the floor in a narrow win over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.