Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is not worried about a letdown in Game 2 against the Heat after the team’s 114-94 victory in the series opener. Mazzulla believes that Miami will come out with more desperation in Game 2, while forward Jaylen Brown expects the Heat to play with even more physicality. Despite a chippy ending to Game 1, Mazzulla and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believe that the series will remain competitive and physical.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho suggests that the increase in physicality in Manchester City’s team was a significant factor in their Champions League triumph last season. Despite domestic success under Pep Guardiola, City had consistently failed to secure the Champions League trophy. However, in the 2022/23 season, they defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the final, completing a remarkable treble-winning campaign. Mourinho points to the presence of multiple central defenders in City’s lineup, a tactic that has also been adopted by Arsenal in their Premier League title challenge.
Jayson Tatum recorded his first postseason triple-double in the Celtics’ 114-94 Game 1 win over the Heat. Despite a reckless foul by Caleb Martin, Tatum remained calm and focused on the game. He stated that he was unfazed by Martin’s actions and understands the physical nature of the playoffs. Tatum’s maturity and composure speak volumes for the Celtics, who are determined to overcome their past struggles against Miami.
