Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla received a $35,000 fine from the NBA for his behavior towards a game official at the end of his team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla’s Outburst Towards Referee Justin Van Duyne
Mazzulla’s outburst came after his team was called for three technical fouls in the fourth quarter. One each for him, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum.
Following the game, Mazzulla was seen directing harsh words towards the referee. He later claimed that he was just trying to spread holiday cheer to the referee crew.
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In a post-game interview, NBA crew chief Tony Brothers explained that Brown got his technical for questioning the integrity of an official, while Tatum received his for an overt action towards an official.
Jaylen Brown’s Stance on the Technical Foul
Brown expressed his frustration at Van Duyne calling a technical on him and Mazzulla without valid reasons.
Looking ahead, the Celtics will seek revenge against the Bulls in their upcoming game in Chicago. The Celtics are favored to win according to NBA betting sites and have a 70% chance of victory as per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index.
