The Celtics boast a deep enough roster to win without Kristaps Porzingis. But they’ve missed their rehabbing big man in one important area this season: rim protection. Twelve games in, Boston ranks 18th in the NBA in blocks per game,

Jayson Tatum got a scare midway through the third quarter of the Celtics’ win over the Bucks on Sunday that rubbed Boston coach Joe Mazzulla the wrong way.

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla expressed his displeasure with the officials not calling a landing zone foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo after a play that nearly injured Jayson Tatum.

BOSTON — The Celtics did not come ready to play against the Nets on Friday night, opening the game in a 12-point hole after just three minutes. Joe Mazzulla normally is not one to overreact but he couldn’t help but calling a timeout after the ugly start to try to snap his team out of it.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla doesn’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’ first meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jayson Tatum gave Boston Celtics fans a scare when he tweaked his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He landed on Giannis Antetokounmpo's foot after a 3-point attempt,