The Boston Celtics knew they had been chasing level differential totals to advance within the In-Season Match. Boston wanted to not solely beat the Orlando Magic, however they needed to keep far sufficient in entrance of the Brooklyn Nets too. The led to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla having his workforce make use of the “Hack-A” technique on Chicago Bulls heart Andre Drummond within the fourth quarter on Tuesday.

Following the sport, Mazzulla apologized to Drummond for the tactic. Mazzulla additionally mentioned he talked with Bulls coach Billy Donovan about how the circumstances weren’t nearly staying in entrance of the Magic, but additionally the Nets.

For his half, Donovan mentioned he did not like Boston deliberately fouling Drummond. Donovan mentioned, “I simply felt unhealthy for Andre in that state of affairs.” Nevertheless, Donovan mentioned he understood the Celtics had been chasing the purpose differential tiebreaker to win Group C.

Jaylen Brown of the Celtics additionally mentioned he did not just like the state of affairs, even when he understood why it was a mandatory one.