Joe Mazzulla praises Garza, Scheierman, and Hauser in Celtics-Nets matchup

The Boston Celtics are currently facing the Brooklyn Nets on October 28, 2026, in a matchup where they needed overtime to keep the game competitive. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla mentioned the contributions of Luka Garza, Baylor Scheierman, and Sam Hauser, particularly in the third quarter, which helped the team stay in contention. Mazzulla emphasized the importance of every player impacting the game in different ways, and during critical moments, this group played a key role in maintaining the Celtics' position. The matchup is part of the first back-to-back games for the Celtics this season, and they are striving for a strong performance after their previous outing against the Pistons.

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