Morning Sports Update
“He was a hell of a principal.”
Joe Mazzulla’s tackle Jaylen Brown getting ejected: Throughout an anticipated NBA matchup on Tuesday between two powerhouses (the Celtics and Spurs), Jaylen Brown’s night time unexpectedly ended early when he was ejected within the second quarter after being given two technical fouls in fast succession.
The ejection was controversial, each within the preliminary incident — Brown thought he had been fouled — and since the second technical was given to him not by crew chief Tyler Ford however by third official Suyash Mehta. It led to a protracted scene through which Brown didn’t instantly depart the courtroom after he was dismissed.
After the sport — which Boston lost to San Antonio — Brown was nonetheless upset (posting about it on social media). However he acquired assist from head coach Joe Mazzulla, who supplied a characteristically notable soundbite. Requested concerning the ejection, the Celtics coach made a thinly-veiled oblique reference.
“I simply give a ton of credit score to my highschool principal. He had the balls to throw a pupil out. He didn’t depart it to the corridor monitor,” stated Mazzulla, in a nod to Mehta (as third official) being the one to dismiss Brown.
Requested a follow-up query, Mazzulla merely reiterated his authentic reference.
“He was a hell of a principal.”
On a extra severe word, he expressed his full assist for Brown.
“I perceive utterly the place Jaylen was coming from, completely,” Mazzulla informed reporters. “And I’ve acquired his again one hundred pc. I believe he was one hundred pc proper to be annoyed and do what he did.”
The Celtics have a fast turnaround, and can face the defending NBA champion Thunder on Thursday in Oklahoma Metropolis.
Traditional Joe Mazzulla when requested about Jaylen Brown’s ejection and that crew chief Tyler Ford didn’t assess the second technical to Brown, as an alternative it was Suyash Mehta. #Celtics #Spurs. pic.twitter.com/MeSnIEhIGf
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) March 11, 2026
Trivia: Talking of Joe Mazzulla’s highschool (Bishop Hendricken in Rhode Island), he’s truly not the one NBA head coach to have attended the college. Are you able to identify the opposite championship-winning coach who attended the Warwick highschool?
(Reply on the backside).
Trace: He grew to become an NBA champion in 2023.
Scores and schedules:
The Celtics misplaced to the Spurs 125-116 on Tuesday. Boston will play the Thunder on Thursday in Oklahoma Metropolis at 9:30 p.m.
Additionally from Tuesday, the Bruins defeated the Kings 2-1 in additional time. Boston will face the Sharks at TD Backyard on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Tomorrow, the Boston Fleet play the Goldeneyes in Vancouver at 10 p.m.
On Saturday, Boston Legacy FC take the sector for the primary time in an official recreation, debuting in NWSL league play at Gillette Stadium towards defending champions Gotham FC at 12:30 p.m.
And on Sunday, the Revolution make their 2026 dwelling opener towards FC Cincinnati at 2:30 p.m.
Extra from Boston.com:
Bam’s huge night time: Miami Warmth middle Bam Adebayo scored the second-most factors in an NBA recreation on Tuesday, dropping a outstanding 83 factors on the Wizards in a 150-129 win.
Italy stuns america: In one of many nice upsets on the World Baseball Traditional, Italy defeated america on Tuesday 8-6.
On this present day: In 2005, the Celtics (led by Paul Pierce) defeated the defending champion Pistons in a wild 115-113 additional time matchup. Pierce dropped 38 factors, including 12 rebounds.
Elsewhere, future NHL participant Brian Gionta led Boston Faculty to a 3-2 win over UMass, whereas Holy Cross fought for its place within the NCAA Event (which they’d fail to make). Bode Miller ready to win an FIS World Cup title, and Curt Schilling doubted his possibilities of beginning the Crimson Sox season opener (which he would miss).
Each day spotlight: Charlie McAvoy scored an emphatic winner for the Bruins in additional time on Tuesday.
CHARLIE MCAVOY @ENERGIZER OVERTIME WINNER! 🐻
WHAT A GOAL, WHAT A CELLY! pic.twitter.com/TonyrGl1YZ
— NHL (@NHL) March 11, 2026
Trivia reply: Michael Malone
What’s Joe Mazzulla’s greatest soundbite?
