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Boston Celtics' Joe Mazzulla delivers brief statement following Game 3 victory against New York Knicks

In the aftermath of Game 3 victory at MSG, comedic Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla did not disappoint with his amusing remarks.

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Boston's Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, renowned for his amusing quips, continued his comedic...
Boston's Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, renowned for his amusing quips, continued his comedic streak post their significant victory at Madison Square Garden.

Boston Celtics' Joe Mazzulla delivers brief statement following Game 3 victory against New York Knicks

"Boston Celtics Punk Knicks in Game 3!"

Bandwagon alert! The Celtics crushed the hapless Knicks in Game 3 of their East semifinals showdown on Saturday night in NYC, bagging a monstrous 115-93 win at the boisterous Madison Square Garden. Coach Joe Mazzulla, known for his witty one-liners, couldn't resist keeping the humor flowing after the major triumph.

The Celtics were absolutely aware that they were backed against the wall, trailing 0-2 in the series. Time for a statement! Not only did they need to secure the victory, but they needed to do it impressively. By rights, the Celtics should be leading 3-0 at this point in the series. Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard, Al Horford, and Jaylen Brown all answered the call with their finest performance of the season. A repeat of those 20-point leads evaporating in the first two games? No siree! The Celtics didn't let it happen again.

According to Tomer Azarly of our site, the Knicks managed to lead for just around 12 total minutes of action in the series. The Celtics dominated the opening halves, but their meltdowns in the second half left them trailing in the series.

As the Celtics opened up a considerable lead in the second half of Game 3, Mazzulla strategically called multiple timeouts to nip budding Knicks runs in the bud. Those mini-charges, barely 7-10 points, got squashed each time as the Celtics landed another three-pointer and deflated the excited MSG crowd.

Veteran Al Horford put in a strong showing, playing a key role in the win. At 38, the big fella proved he still has plenty to offer, making timely plays, especially in clutch moments. With his three-point bomb and fierce shot-block on Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson, Horford established the first three of the game for the Celtics and blocked a pivotal shot in the opposition’s camp.

If the Celtics stay tuned into their darker side, as Mazzulla suggests, they will seize the series, as he said.

What's next in the intense Knicks-Celtics series?Why Jayson Tatum's grinning faced signaled a must-winGame 3Jaylen Brown unveils his NBA-unmatched traitJalen Brunson's frank take on Knicks' Game 4 tactics after drubbingNote: Some additional insights from our enrichment data- The Celtics' big win in Game 3 was heavily supported by their improved three-point shooting. They made 20 out of 40 attempts from beyond the arc, compared to the previous two games where they struggled to find their range[2][3].- Jayson Tatum played a crucial part in the Celtics' victory by scoring 22 points, pulling down 9 rebounds, and distributing 7 assists, along with making 5 three-pointers[2][3].- Payton Pritchard and the Celtics' aggressive play helped them establish a considerable lead early in the game, with Pritchard contributing 23 points and five three-pointers[2][3].

  1. The significant 115-93 win by the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their East semifinals series against the Knicks may have heightened sports betting odds for the rest of the playoffs.
  2. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Payton Pritchard all had a stake in a strong showing during Game 3, answering the call with performances that may mark a turning point in the NBA series.
  3. Keeping the series competitive, the Knicks managed to lead for only around 12 minutes throughout the series, while the Celtics demonstrated an impressive three-point shooting improvement in Game 3.
  4. As the Celtics opened up a considerable lead in the second half of Game 3, strategic timeouts called by Coach Joe Mazzulla quashed multiple Knicks runs and secured the victory.
  5. Veteran Al Horford's timely plays and clutch moments, including a three-point bomb and a shot-block on Mitchell Robinson, not only provided significant contributions to the Celtics' win but also strengthened his case as a valuable asset in gameplay.

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