Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the viral moment of him yelling at Jayson Tatum during Game 1 of the first-round series against the Orlando Magic, describing it simply as "love."

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla went viral after Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic for a fiery moment in which he screamed at Jayson Tatum to get up quickly following an apparent wrist injury.

Jayson Tatum

Jayson  Tatum
Jayson  Tatum
MIN: 36.49
PTS: 26.7 (53.24%)
REB: 8.73
As: 5.96
ST: 1.05
BL: 0.53
TO: 2.86
GM: 73

After Tatum remained on the floor for several seconds, Boston’s medical staff began to approach him. However, Mazzulla intervened and shouted at Tatum to get up instead.

Mazzulla addressed the incident before Game 2, offering a one-word explanation in his typically nonchalant fashion, saying the moment was simply "love."

Game 2 is set for Tuesday in Boston, though Tatum’s status remains uncertain. He’s been listed as day-to-day with a bone bruise in his right wrist.

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