Joe Mazzulla

Jimmy Butler also defeated Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla in college

Welcome to Layup Lines, our basketball newsletter where we’ll prep you for the tip-off of tonight’s action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox. Heat star Jimmy Butler had led Miami to a convincing 3-0 series lead over Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. …

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Still down 3-1, Celtics cling to hope as East finals return to Boston

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The Boston Celtics’ season didn’t end in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Miami Heat, and now there is a flicker of hope.Whether Boston’s 116-99 victory on Tuesday night was the start of a miraculous revival or simply a momentary reprieve from what NBA history suggests is still inevitable remains to …

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