The NBA’s new in-season tournament win was initially uncomfortable for the Boston Celtics’ players given how point differential needs made them play vs. how they believe the game should usually be played, but they have now embraced the experience and hope to replicate their success in other situations, perhaps even the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
With point differential a key factor in the tournament, and it reminded head coach Joe Mazzulla of his father’s experience playing in a similar tournament in Chile where they purposely scored in their own basket to force overtime and win by 6 points. The Celtics players have shown increasing interest in the in-season tournament, and they are more motivated than ever to win it.
In a practice edition of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, reporter Bobby Manning provides insights into the Celtics’ recent developments with the in-season tournament and more.
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