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"I thought our guys did a great job at the end of just locking in," said Mazzulla.

Still raw as one might expect at his age and level of experience, the Chicago native has size and defensive intensity that hint at a solid rotation player with upside.

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After losing in six games to the Golden State Warriors in 2022, one would think that the Celtics would have approached this series with a greater sense of urgency.

“One of my first messages (to #Rockets players) will be that youth is not an excuse,” Ime Udoka says. “I’m just trying to expedite the process of becoming professionals.”

Per one NBA analyst, the answer is yes.

Could the key to the Boston Celtics' success in the 2023 NBA postseason to simply play guard Derrick White more minutes?

Hopefully the Rockets did their due diligence before moving forward.

The new Rockets coach addressed the controversy that led to his ouster in Boston.