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Celtics Fans Quickly Call For Joe Mazzulla To Be Fired After Blown 3-1 Lead
TL;DR
Boston Celtics fans are demanding the firing of head coach Joe Mazzulla after the team lost Game 7 to the Philadelphia 76ers, despite leading the series 3-1. Criticism centers on Mazzulla's lineup decisions and game management.
Key points
- Celtics lost Game 7 to the 76ers
- Fans demand Joe Mazzulla's firing
- Team held a 3-1 series lead
- Criticism of lineup decisions
- Concerns over game management
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla
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The Boston Celtics lost Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, and fans were quick to call for Joe Mazzulla to be fired.
Fans were not pleased with how Mazzulla went about the starting lineup with Jayson Tatum out, and how he handled the rotations throughout the game. Not all the blame falls on him, but after holding a 3-1 lead, fans expected Mazzulla and the players to find a way to win just one more game.
Now that the season is over, fans want a change in leadership.
"If Mazzulla isnât fired by midnight, we riot," 98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt McCarthy wrote on X after the game.
"Fire Joe Mazzulla as soon as the buzzer sounds," another fan wrote on X.
"Fire Joe Mazzulla, terrible rotations and so much shooting 3s," another fan wrote on X. "(No one attacking) the paint no more."
Q&A
Why are Celtics fans calling for Joe Mazzulla's firing?
Celtics fans are upset with Joe Mazzulla's coaching decisions during the playoffs, particularly after losing a series in which they held a 3-1 lead.
What happened in the Celtics vs. 76ers Game 7?
The Boston Celtics lost Game 7 to the Philadelphia 76ers, leading to frustration among fans regarding the team's performance and coaching.
How did Joe Mazzulla handle the lineup in Game 7?
Joe Mazzulla faced criticism for his starting lineup and player rotations during Game 7, especially with Jayson Tatum out.
