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Boston Celtics Conclude Regular Season with Win, Coach Mazzulla Confident in Team’s Playoff Identity
Coach Mazzulla: Celtics Have Clear Playoff Identity
On Sunday, the Boston Celtics secured a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards, concluding their regular season with an impressive 64-18 record. According to insights from Inside The Celtics, head coach Joe Mazzulla expressed confidence in his team’s distinct identity as they prepare for the playoffs.
Mazzulla emphasized, “There is a clear identity for us. We know exactly who we are on both sides of the ball… The most important thing heading into the playoffs is to have no expectations.”
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Discussing the diverse paths teams take to an NBA championship, Mazzulla noted, “You study teams who were fortunate enough to get to a Finals, if not win it. The road there is always forgotten by the result of winning. It looks different every year. There are teams that have had multiple Game 7s. There is a team that has only lost one game. There’s a team that’s had to come down from 3-2… It takes what it takes.”
As the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics await the outcome of the Play-In Tournament to determine their first-round opponent.