Re: [2023/2024] BOSTON CELTICS @ Milwaukee Bucks #38
In an unorthodox decision, especially for him, Celtics coach
informed the starters at halftime they would not be appearing in the second half. With a 37-point halftime deficit, Mazzulla decided to prioritize the bigger picture instead of an unlikely comeback attempt. “I just thought it was in the best interest of our team,” Mazzulla said after Boston’s 135-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. “The way the game worked out, I thought it was best for everybody.”
How did the starters feel about Mazzula’s decision? “We wanted to fight,”
said. “We wanted to stay and play. But sometimes as coaches — or as players, sometimes you have to listen to your coaches, too. I appreciate Joe for that because, again, I think as a coach, he definitely does care about our well-being. And he also knows that, like, we’re gonna fight to the end, no matter what the score is.”
Ci crediate o meno, sono d'accordo con mazzulla.