Bulls Beat Celtics 117-108 in Boston
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown and Coach Joe Mazzulla Receive Technical Fouls
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 117-108 in a thrilling matchup at TD Garden in Boston on Thursday night. The game saw a dramatic turn of events in the fourth quarter, with Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and coach Joe Mazzulla receiving back-to-back technical fouls.
Chicago’s Strong Finish
Boston led 86-82 before Chicago opened the final period with a 17-4 run to take a 99-90 advantage. The Celtics scored six straight points before the technical fouls were called on Mazzulla and Brown with 5:12 left to play.
Controversial Calls
Brown was upset with the technical foul called on him, feeling it was unwarranted. He approached referee Justin Van Duyne to get an explanation, but was eventually whistled for another technical. Mazzulla was also given a technical for walking on the court after the jump ball call.
Post-Game Reactions
Brown expressed his frustration with the calls, saying, “You can’t threaten guys with a technical foul, that’s not part of the game either. If you want to fine guys for gesturing and all that stuff — fine that. That’s some bull—-.” Mazzulla, on the other hand, shrugged off the incident, saying, “Ref’s got to do his job when I was on the court and that’s it.”
Bulls’ Strong Finish
LaVine connected on both ensuing free throws, then hit a 31-footer to put Chicago back in front 104-96. Later in the period, Tatum picked up a technical as well, which helped extend the Bulls’ lead to 10.
Conclusion
The Bulls’ strong finish and the Celtics’ technical fouls ultimately led to the Chicago team’s victory. The game was marked by controversy, but in the end, the Bulls emerged victorious.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Chicago Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 117-108.
Q: Who received technical fouls in the game?
A: Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and coach Joe Mazzulla received technical fouls.
Q: What was the reason for Mazzulla’s technical foul?
A: Mazzulla was given a technical for walking on the court after the jump ball call.
Q: What was the reason for Brown’s technical foul?
A: Brown was given a technical for questioning the integrity of the referees multiple times during the same sequence.
