Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla's Frustrating Response: 'Illegal Screen' Becomes Repeated Answer After Loss to Pacers.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was visibly agitated after his team's 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers, repeatedly answering "illegal screen" to every question asked of him in his post-game news conference.
Mazzulla's frustration centered around the final play of the game, where officials did not penalize the Pacers for an alleged illegal screen. The non-call has sparked outrage among Celtics fans and staff alike, with many feeling that it cost their team the victory.
When asked about the play and its implications, Mazzulla's response was consistently "illegal screen." The coach's repetition of this phrase suggested his continued frustration and disappointment with the officials' decision.
Mazzulla's reaction has sparked debate among basketball fans and analysts, with some arguing that the call was correct and others claiming it was a blatant mistake. Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear: Mazzulla's response will likely continue to be discussed for days to come as the Celtics try to regroup from their tough loss.
The Pacers' victory marked their first win against the Celtics this season, and they'll look to build on that momentum in their next game. For the Celtics, however, the question remains: how will they bounce back from such a frustrating defeat?
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was visibly agitated after his team's 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers, repeatedly answering "illegal screen" to every question asked of him in his post-game news conference.
Mazzulla's frustration centered around the final play of the game, where officials did not penalize the Pacers for an alleged illegal screen. The non-call has sparked outrage among Celtics fans and staff alike, with many feeling that it cost their team the victory.
When asked about the play and its implications, Mazzulla's response was consistently "illegal screen." The coach's repetition of this phrase suggested his continued frustration and disappointment with the officials' decision.
Mazzulla's reaction has sparked debate among basketball fans and analysts, with some arguing that the call was correct and others claiming it was a blatant mistake. Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear: Mazzulla's response will likely continue to be discussed for days to come as the Celtics try to regroup from their tough loss.
The Pacers' victory marked their first win against the Celtics this season, and they'll look to build on that momentum in their next game. For the Celtics, however, the question remains: how will they bounce back from such a frustrating defeat?
this call has got me thinking... like seriously, how can you not see an illegal screen? 
i was watching the game and it was pretty clear to anyone with eyes that Pacers' player did indeed impede Jayson Tatum's movement. Mazzulla's frustration is understandable but also a bit puzzling - shouldn't he be going for specifics instead of just saying "illegal screen"? 
still, gotta feel for the guy, tough break after a loss. 
what's with all these "illegal screen" answers? can't you just give us some real insight into what went down without getting worked up over it? like, are you really that mad about a call from last game or is this just an excuse for the team not playing their best ball? either way, i'm still salty about those final seconds 
and i think he's right the officials' non-call was really harsh on the celtics. but at the same time i can see why it might be seen as correct for some ppl 
anyway, gotta feel 4 the celtics tho they've been having a great season and this loss is gonna hurt 
Mazzulla's "illegal screen" answer is just gettin repetitive lol it sounds like he's stuck on that one play. I feel for him, though - officiating can be super subjective and sometimes it feels like a team gets screwed over by a bad call. But at the same time, you gotta take responsibility for your own game plan and strategy. Maybe Mazzulla should just try to learn from the loss instead of gettin all frustrated 
anyway, that Pacers win is definitely a bummer for the Celtics - gotta see how they bounce back from this one 
. I mean, if he's so convinced that the call was a mistake, shouldn't he at least try to explain why? It's like, you can't just dismiss it with a shrug and expect everyone else to agree 
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. The referees are supposed to be impartial, but when they consistently make bad calls that affect the outcome of games, it erodes trust between fans, players, and coaches alike 
I feel so bad for Joe Mazzulla he's clearly still fuming about that non-call 
it's like, you can't blame him tho 
those refs gotta get it together ASAP 
the Celtics are gonna bounce back from this one for sure 
they just need to keep grinding and focus on their next game 
let's go Celtics! 
. Mazzulla's got every right to be frustrated, the guy's on fire but gets robbed of the win 
. We need some consistency from our refs, can't have them making these kinds of calls all the time 
. The Pacers might've gotten lucky, but we'll be back and we won't forget about that non-call 
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still gotta give him points for being honest though 
. The Pacers were definitely due for a win, but still, a loss is a loss 
. Celtics fans are gonna be talking about this one for weeks...
he's like "illegal screen" for every single thing, I'm surprised he didn't say it 100 times in a row 
. The Celtics are gonna have to regroup and figure out how to deal with those Pacers, they're like the team's nemesis right now 
guess we'll just have to wait and see how he handles this one 
and let's try to have a constructive convo instead of just rattling off a buzzword