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[Saba Sports News] During the Boston Celtics’ Thursday triumph over the Phoenix Suns, head coach Joe Mazzulla seemed to be exceptionally caught up in the excitement. In the game that concluded with the Celtics securing a 127-112 win at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, a pivotal moment occurred just before the three-minute mark.
Jaylen Brown made a game-changing play by intercepting a backcourt pass and executing a powerful dunk, extending their lead to 124-106. This moment might have stirred Mazzulla’s competitive spirit, as he amusingly attempted to block Suns player Royce O’Neale’s shot during a timeout.
The intensity of Brown’s dunk could have sparked nostalgic feelings in Mazzulla, reminiscent of his days playing college basketball. The 35-year-old coach, who was a spirited guard at West Virginia for five seasons, had a modest college career, not quite at the NBA level, with averages of 4.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists over 145 games. Despite being a 6’2” point guard, he was not known for his shot-blocking, tallying just six throughout his NCAA tenure. Brown was the game’s top scorer, netting 37 points.
Mazzulla, with his sideline antics, humorously might lead the NBA in coach-initiated shot contests this season.