“Lot of Noise”: Joe Mazzulla Rubs Salt on Pacers Misery as Coach Carlisle Faces Firing Threat
The Boston Celtics HC, Joe Mazzulla, hits back at Rick Carlisle. The Celts did nothing but showcase their dominance on the global stage, after cleanly sweeping the Indiana Pacers 4-0 in the Conference Finals. Despite the knockout punch on the floor, Mazzulla rubbed salt on the wounds of the Pacers with a harsh comment.
Following the Game 3 loss, Pacers coach Carlisle made a confident statement, saying, “We are going after them,” indicating a comeback from 0-3 down in the series. Unfortunately, the game didn’t go in their favor, as they bit the dust after a 105-102 loss. And, during the post-game press conference, Mazzulla didn’t miss the opportunity to hit back at the Pacers, as he said, “This team is very similar to you guys. They create a lot of noise. You have to decipher what’s real.”
Joe Mazzulla in his press conference, talking about the Pacers: "This team is very similar to you guys. They create a lot of noise. You have to decipher what’s real."
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) May 28, 2024
There isn’t any clarity on whom Mazzulla’s words were aimed at but it could be for Rick Carlisle. On the other hand, it could be also for the Pacers players, especially after multiple heated moments on the court tonight. Notably, Myles Turner went up against Jaylen Brown and engaged in a heated argument after aggressively pushing him.
Nevertheless, Joe Mazzulla paid them back with a brutal dig after the game. The 35-year-old has made the NBA world look back at him, not for his comment on the Pacers, but for his coaching style. Just like his press conferences, he also made several uncanny moves. For instance, during the regular season, he hit the headlines for taking a coach’s challenge during garbage minutes against the Toronto Raptors.
The players even called him out for disrespecting the opponents despite winning the game. In response, Mazzulla seemed unfazed and continued to go by his business, keeping the Celtics floating at the top of the ladder. But, he has one final job in his hand which is to end the championship draught.
This is a developing story!
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