BOSTON — The Celtics haven’t been themselves and it’s taken a toll as of late, dragging the reigning champs to an uncharacteristic 6-4 stretch throughout their last 10 games entering Christmas Day.
Joe Mazzulla’s on-brand “Mazzulla-Ball” philosophy of out-shooting opponents from 3-point range, both in attempts and makes, hasn’t fared well recently. It’s dragged Boston to rank 16th in the league in outside shooting percentage at 36.3% which doesn’t raise a red flag in the eyes of Mazzulla even the slightest.