Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals played with the emotions of the players and the fans. While the Boston Celtics are fighting to win their 18th NBA title, Jimmy Butler is giving it all to win his first ring. The Celtics, even with the home-court advantage, were seen struggling late in the second half. In addition, an unpleasant gesture from the Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla, displayed visible frustration for the team. Jimmy Buckets has started to give his opponents a tough time already.?
Despite their best efforts, Boston lost the game 116-123. In what was an otherwise closely fought contest, the third quarter proved to be pivotal. The Heat scored 46 points in the third and outscored Boston by 21 points during the period.
Frustration triggers the head coach to lose his cool after Jimmy Butler masterclass
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6-time All-Star Butler delivered yet another masterclass. With 35 points and 7 assists, Butler was all over the court making an impact early in the series. Jayson Tatum, following his historic performance in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropped 30 points today, however also made some costly turnovers at the end of the fourth quarter. Boston Celtics did outplay the Miami Heat in one area, which is turning the ball over.?
The Heat with 12 turnovers gave the Celtics a good chance to turn things around. However, the Celtics outnumbered the Heat with 15 turnovers, 4 coming from Tatum himself. Losing a home game is indeed frustrating. Anyhow, head coach Joe Mazzulla might have gone overboard.?
Disappointed by the team’s incompetence today, the 34-year-old head coach threw the clipboard down in frustration as he walked away from the team. Mazzulla in his first year for the Celtics has played a vital role so far. Though the team is four games away from making another Finals appearance, looks like an early fall in the team chemistry might be a problem. Moreover, fans continue to show their disappointment in Mazzulla’s unpleasant gesture.?
Joe Mazzulla HEATED and throws clipboard during timeout 😳 pic.twitter.com/7SiLrS4SMb
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 18, 2023
Boston Celtics fans unhappy with Joe Mazzulla?
Though the Celtics couldn’t execute their plan properly, fans believe a core member must not react this way. At this crucial time in the postseason, a coach must stay with the team regardless of their mistakes. However, Mazzulla looked a bit too disappointed. Here is what the fans think about the young coach’s gesture:?
@Giseldi1 even the way he throws it is pathetic
— Alexis’ Kavkas View 🇬🇪 (@AlexisIsKavkas) May 18, 2023
L coach
— strategy ( Demko 4 vezina 2025 ) (@2trat3gy) May 18, 2023
That’s not how you lead a team!
— PickensBurgh🫡 (Tino) (@PickensBurgh) May 18, 2023
Fans took it to another level by blaming Joe Mazzulla. In fact, they wanted him to “draw up some better plays.”
Maybe he should pick it up and draw up some better plays
— Bobby Foster (@_bobbyfoster) May 18, 2023
the clipboard: pic.twitter.com/NtdLjr2Huu
— Lost Tribe Sports (@LostTribeSports) May 18, 2023
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Man’s watched a 15-1 run and didn’t call a timeout but wanna throw a clipboard? 💀 these new coaches are something else man 🤦🏾♂️
— Son Goku🔥 (@vMarri_) May 18, 2023
The Celtics have to pull it back together. Losing another home game will only see them lose their grip on the series. Considering their capability, the Celtics can definitely bounce back. However, Jimmy Butler might not give Boston a win easily.?
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