Today is no different: To Joe Mazzulla, every game is played to win for the Boston Celtics

TL;DR

The Boston Celtics continue to win games despite missing key players, demonstrating their depth and resilience. Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasizes that every game is treated with the same winning mentality, regardless of who is on the court.

The Boston Celtics have surprised us with their ability to win games no matter who has been able to suit up for them all season long. So it should not have surprised us as much as it has that the Stay-Ready Crew was able to beat an Orlando Magic squad fighting for home court in the play-in tournament. No Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, or Neemias Queta? No problem, it seems. Maybe more than anyone, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was unsurprised by the outcome. "We said it all year, one through 15, whoever steps on the floor, there is an expectation to put us in position with the opportunity to win," said the Celtics coach. "Stick to the process of winning." "Today is no different than the other 81 games from the standpoint of we had five guys that were able to play," he added.

Apr 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts during the first half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images "We had seven, eight guys, and the expectation is to put us in a position to win, to execute, to play hard, to play together," said Mazzulla. "So today is no different than the other 81 times regardless of who’s in, who’s out." "So I think today is kind of the perfect example of a locker room, and the group of guys that we have and how important it is that everybody knows that. You know if you’re on the floor, you’re expected to play a certain way to put us in a position to win, and the guys did that tonight." Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on: Blue Wire: iTunes: YouTube: *This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Today no different: To Mazzulla, every game played to win for Celtics*

Q&A

How has Joe Mazzulla's coaching impacted the Boston Celtics' performance this season?

Joe Mazzulla's coaching has instilled a winning mentality in the Celtics, enabling them to perform well even with key players absent.

Who were the key players missing during the Celtics' recent game against the Orlando Magic?

The Celtics were missing Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta during their recent game.

What is the significance of the 'Stay-Ready Crew' for the Boston Celtics?

The 'Stay-Ready Crew' refers to the Celtics' depth players who are prepared to step up and contribute to victories, showcasing the team's resilience and unity.