The Boston Celtics grabbed a loud win against the Charlotte Hornets during the team’s preseason opener Sunday afternoon. In the process, they also delivered interim coach Joe Mazzulla his first win as an NBA head coach, although it will not count officially.
In the wire-to-wire win, the Celtics logged 41 assists on 48 made baskets while holding the Hornets to 34.7% shooting for the game. Afterward, Mazzulla spoke about his first victory as a head coach.
“It felt like I was coaching a great team,” Mazzulla said when asked about how it felt to earn a win. “We have a bunch of guys that have the ability to make shots and we really play well together”
“It’s a great reward,” Mazzulla said of this opportunity. “I’m grateful because it’s the Celtics, I’m grateful because I get to coach a bunch of great guys and great players, and so few people in my position get opportunities. So I’m just really grateful.”
Hornets at Celtics: Boston pummels Charlotte from deep to win 134-93 https://t.co/tJn9qVIKT5
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 2, 2022
Postgame Malcolm Brogdon and Jaylen Brown praised Mazzulla’s calm demeanor. At just 34 years old, Mazzulla is the youngest NBA head coach this season and one of the youngest in league history.
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