Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Celtics Coach Repeats 'Illegal Screen' After 98-96 Loss to Pacers

The 44-second presser underscored Boston's mounting officiating grievance after a season-low 14-foul night.

Overview

  • Pascal Siakam set a contested screen on Derrick White before banking a go-ahead floater with about 6 seconds left in Indianapolis.
  • Joe Mazzulla answered six postgame questions with only the phrase “Illegal screen,” then ended the session after roughly 44 seconds.
  • Officials called 14 total fouls — seven on each team — with zero offensive fouls, the fewest fouls in any NBA game this season.
  • Derrick White missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer as Boston dropped to 24-15 with its third loss in four games.
  • Earlier Monday, the NBA fined Jaylen Brown $35,000 for criticizing officiating; he did not play against Indiana due to back spasms.