NEW YORK – Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been fined $35,000 for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The NBA has fined Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla for his NSFW comments and looking for a specific referee after the team lost to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, 117-108. Celtics star Jaylen Brown would also have a problem with the officiating along with Mazzulla,

"We highlight some of the best teams in the NBA on Christmas Day... when you're playing on that day, it's an honor.”

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been fined a huge amount for actions toward game officials on Thursday after their loss to the Chicago Bulls. Mazzul

“Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been fined $35,000 for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe ...

NEW YORK – Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been ... it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred at the ...

Embiid scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4-of-5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left.

The Celtics have been mortal in December, losing five of 11 games with a defense that plays hard when it feels like it.

The Sixers' two top stars combined for 60 points and showed up in major moments, including Maxey's late layup and Embiid's clutch free throws.

After a loss to the rival 76ers, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had no problem admitting that his squad has struggled recently.

After a 113-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards went off on the officials and is now paying for it. The NBA fined Edwards, issuing an official statement two days after Saturday night's loss via X, formerly Twitter.

The first NBA games on Christmas Day took place in 1947, the NBA's second season, and have continued ever since. This year is the 77th time the NBA has had games on Christmas Day. All games are broadcast on ABC and ESPN (all times Eastern).