Less than 12 hours after the Celtics avoided elimination with a 116-99 win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Joe Mazzulla kept it simple and straightforward during his Wednesday morning press availability.
Reflecting on his team’s belated first win of the series, the embattled Celtics coach underscored the value of his team’s mentality.
“Before any game plan or any adjustment, the most important thing is having trust,” Mazzulla told reporters. “When we’re at our best, that’s what we do.”
Boston still trails Miami 3-1, and will again face the possibility of elimination when Game 5 tips off at TD Garden on Thursday night (8:30 p.