At the mention of the scuffle between Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez and Heat guard Norman Powell, head coach Joe Mazzulla smiled wide.

Boston was supposed to step back, but Mazzulla’s coaching, lineups, and development have them exceeding expectations.

Jeo Mazzulla had a heated moment with the referee for a disputed call during the Celtics vs. Hawks recent game.

Payton Pritchard came off the bench for the first time this season for Tuesday’s game. Baylor Scheierman was a starter in his place. With Simons unavailable after the trade, it was clear the Celtics wanted another ball-handler off the bench. Mazzulla explained the decision to have Pritchard as a reserve after the victory over the Mavericks.

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had to be restrained after getting furious at the referees in their game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Chris Boucher's gesture, breaking an unspoken rule, after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer, left Westbrook and Joe Mazzulla displeased.

Mazzulla was not the only Celtic supporting the Patriots at TD Garden Monday night as team owner Bill Chisholm sported a ‘I love Drake Maye’ shirt courtside. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was also in attendance for Monday’s game and got a loud ovation from the Garden crowd when shown on a jumbotron during a timeout.

The Boston Celtics are making headlines in the NBA with their surprising performance this season. On the latest episode of HoopsHype’s show "Around The Beat," hosts Cyro Asseo and Sam Yip, alongside CLNS Media beat writer Bobby Manning,

Joe Mazzulla tipped his cap to Patriots counterpart Mike Vrabel after New England punched its ticket to Super Bowl LX.

Boston Celtics center Luka Garza made a hustle play against the Milwaukee Bucks that didn't turn into points, but Joe Mazzulla still loved it.