{"id":6294,"date":"2024-11-11T15:01:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=6294"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:01:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:01:08","slug":"joe-mazzulla-sounds-off-on-ridiculous-missed-call-on-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=6294","title":{"rendered":"Joe Mazzulla sounds off on &#8216;ridiculous&#8217; missed call on Bucks&#8217; Giannis Antetokounmpo"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">While playing the Bucks, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren&#8217;t happy with the officials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Joe-Mazzulla-sounds-off-on-ridiculous-missed-call-on-Bucks-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Joe Mazzulla looking angry next to a serious Giannis and Jayson Tatum on a Milwaukee city background or generic basketball background\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn&#8217;t like to criticize his players for yelling at referees because he also likes to shout at them. He shared that tidbit with the media following the Celtics&#8217; first meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. It was just as relevant to their second matchup, which saw the C&#8217;s prevail 113-107 on Sunday afternoon after being down as much as 17 points.<\/p>\n<p>In the third quarter of the comeback victory, Celtics star Jayson Tatum was tripped up by a closeout from Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. When Tatum went up for a 3-pointer, Antetokounmpo encroached on his landing space, causing Boston&#8217;s franchise cornerstone to tweak his ankle. No foul was called on the play and Mazzulla took a timeout shortly after to voice his frustrations to the officials.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A clip of the play. No space for Tatum to land<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sG8m3VtXrH\">pic.twitter.com\/sG8m3VtXrH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danield1214\/status\/1855733898468094304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite the distractions that might stem from such an encounter, Tatum didn&#8217;t lose focus. He notched 23 of his 31 points in the second half to help the Celtics improve to 9-2 on the season. Mazzulla commended Tatum for his poise, but not before emphasizing that the refs messed up by not whistling for a flagrant foul, via NBC Sports Boston.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s ridiculous,\u201d he said of the no-call. \u201cCan&#8217;t miss that. Can&#8217;t miss that \u2026 And [Tatum] didn&#8217;t let it impact the rest of the game on either end of the floor. But the refs did a great job, they knew that they missed it \u2026 That&#8217;s something that&#8217;s gotta be [called] because it could have hurt. He&#8217;s hurt an ankle before. But credit to him for handling it the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Ridiculous&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Joe Mazzulla talks missed foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo against Jayson Tatum \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zygr4AcHLn\">pic.twitter.com\/zygr4AcHLn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSCeltics\/status\/1855755854034964881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Miami Heat, Tatum tweaked his ankle on the first play and the Celtics never found their rhythm with him hampered. A similar injury would certainly hinder the reigning NBA champions, who&#8217;ve benefitted greatly from Tatum&#8217;s hot start to the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI could&#8217;ve been out for six weeks,\u201d Tatum told reporters. \u201cFor it to be a no-call \u2026 That s*** is frustrating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through 11 games, the five-time All-Star is averaging 30.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and five assists per outing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Celtics-Bucks was chippy before and after Giannis Antetokounmpo&#8217;s closeout<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3115867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3115867\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Jaylen-Brown-and-Giannis-Antetokounmpo.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" alt=\"Celtics' Joe Mazzulla sounds off on 'ridiculous' missed call on Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3115867\">\u00a9 Benny Sieu-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With 6:52 remaining in the fourth quarter\u2014and Antetokounmpo&#8217;s closeout in mind\u2014Celtics star Jaylen Brown committed a flagrant foul on Milwaukee&#8217;s go-to guy. Antetokounmpo sank the two free throws he was gifted and put his team up 97-95. From there, the C&#8217;s outscored the Bucks 18-10 and knocked their Eastern Conference foe down to a dismal 2-8 overall record.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn&#8217;t the first controversy between Brown and Antetokounmpo. In the first quarter, the two Finals MVPs were going at each other on both ends of the floor. The Greek Freak even extended his hand to Brown before jokingly pulling it away.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giannis is trolling \ud83d\ude2d<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fkhNV68Ern\">pic.twitter.com\/fkhNV68Ern<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/danield1214\/status\/1855722774033010744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Although Antetokounmpo&#8217;s intentions were likely harmless, Brown wasn&#8217;t laughing. He later had some harsh words for the two-time league MVP.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiannis is a child,\u201d Brown commented. \u201cI&#8217;m just focused on helping my team get a win. And that&#8217;s what we did tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JB getting candid about what he thought of Giannis faking him out with a handshake \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Mm8cOOszAx\">pic.twitter.com\/Mm8cOOszAx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSCeltics\/status\/1855762430229680260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Antetokounmpo did his best at attempting to secure a statement win against the Celtics, recording a season-high 43 points in under 40 minutes of play. The rest of Milwaukee&#8217;s starters combined for just 30 points.<\/p>\n<p>Brown, in his first game back since suffering a hip injury nine days ago, contributed 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the win. Former Buck and two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday was the unsung hero of the contest, posting 15 points and three assists while making multiple hustle plays down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>The Celtics will now head back home for their first game of the second annual NBA Cup. They&#8217;ll face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, who they already defeated last Monday, 123-93. As for the Bucks, they&#8217;ll have their first NBA Cup game against the rebuilding Toronto Raptors. A loss there could be a massive blow to an already underperforming Bucks team.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wasn&#8217;t happy that Giannis Antetokounmpo didn&#8217;t get whistled for a reckless play against Jayson Tatum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6295,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[327,13,139,138],"class_list":["post-6294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-giannis-antetokounmpo","tag-jaylen-brown","tag-jayson-tatum","tag-joe-mazzulla"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Joe Mazzulla sounds off on &#039;ridiculous&#039; missed call on Bucks&#039; Giannis Antetokounmpo - News 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=6294\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Joe Mazzulla sounds off on &#039;ridiculous&#039; 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