Newsletter
Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Reading: Jayson Tatum Defends Joe Mazzulla After Celtics Go Down 0-2 Against Heat: “We Got His Back…”
Fadeaway WorldFadeaway World
Search
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Follow US
Home > NBA News & Analysis > Jayson Tatum Defends Joe Mazzulla After Celtics Go Down 0-2 Against Heat: “We Got His Back…”

Jayson Tatum Defends Joe Mazzulla After Celtics Go Down 0-2 Against Heat: “We Got His Back…”

Jayson Tatum called out the criticism of Joe Mazzulla after Game 2.

The Vy Lee Tran
May 20, 2023
3 Min Read
Share

The Boston Celtics are now down 0-2 against the Miami Heat, and there’s no doubt that they are now in a disadvantaged position in the series. They will now have to win multiple away things to get to four wins, which is easier said than done against the Miami Heat.

After the game, a lot of people were ready to blame coach Joe Mazzulla for the Celtics being in a hole. Mazzulla notably got roasted by Jimmy Butler during the game. However, superstar Jayson Tatum wasn’t having it, pointing out that Mazzulla wasn’t the one missing shots or getting turnovers.

“We got his back, he got ours. Joe [Mazzulla] ain’t missing no shots tonight, he ain’t have no turnovers. I missed shots, I had turnovers. Anytime we lose, I look at what I could’ve done better.”

"We got his back, he got ours. Joe [Mazzulla] ain't missing no shots tonight, he ain't have no turnovers. I missed shots, I had turnovers. Anytime we lose, I look at what I could've done better."

—Jayson Tatum

(via @NBCSCeltics)pic.twitter.com/uEGIOh3S7P

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 20, 2023

It is clear that Jayson Tatum understands that the blame is on the whole team, not just one person. Everyone has to do better for them to win the series, not just coach Joe Mazzulla.

Thus far in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum has averaged 28.7 PPG, 10.5 RPG, and 5.1 APG for the Boston Celtics. There’s no doubt that he has been playing at a superstar level, but he will need to dig even deeper to get past Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat.


Jayson Tatum Is Confident The Boston Celtics Will Be Able To Come Back In The Series Against The Miami Heat

Jayson Tatum spoke out about the Boston Celtics’ chances to come back against the Miami Heat in Game 2. He admitted that it will be “a challenge” but added that the team has the “utmost confidence” in their ability to win the series.

“It’s tough, it’s a challenge,” Tatum said about being down 2-0. ” It’s no point being up here sad and sh*t. They came in and won two games. They played well you give them credit. But we’re not dead or anything, we got a great opportunity. I still have the utmost confidence, everybody has the utmost confidence. We just got to get ready for Game 3.”

It will be interesting to see if the Boston Celtics are able to rally themselves to two straight victories and win back home-court advantage. They definitely have the talent to do so, but a lot of the pressure will be on Jayson Tatum to keep his team focused and try to win it all.

We sincerely appreciate and respect you as a reader of our site. It would help us a lot if you follow us on Google News because of the latest update.

Thanks for following us. We really appreciate your support.

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

TAGGED:Boston Celtics ArchiveJayson TatumMiami Heat Archive
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
ByThe Vy Lee Tran
Follow:
The Vy Lee Tran is a Senior Writer for Fadeaway World, specializing in trade scenarios, blockbuster trades, and the NBA salary cap. He graduated from Earlham College with honors and a B. A. in English.He is an avid fan of the NBA as a whole and thinks Stephen Curry is quite easily a top-10 player of all time. In his free time, you can find Lee playing basketball and working on his 3PT jumper. Expertise: NBA, Trade Scenarios, CBA, Salary Cap, Player BreakdownsFavorite Team: New Orleans Pelicans Featured On Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Heavy
Previous Article Los Angeles Lakers Plan To Keep Austin Reaves And Rui Hachimura
Next Article Victor Wembanyama Will Be Mentored By Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, And Tony Parker On Spurs
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Newsletter
Facebook X-twitter Instagram

You Might Also Like

Devin Booker against Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA News & Analysis

5 NBA Stars Who Are Too Good For Their Current Teams

October 11, 2025
JJ Redick
Los Angeles Lakers News & Analysis

JJ Redick Faces Tough Decisions As Lakers Adjust To Life Without LeBron James

October 12, 2025
James Harden
Los Angeles Clippers News & Analysis

James Harden Taking Over As Clippers’ Emotional And Vocal Leader

October 12, 2025
San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks over in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Lakers News & Analysis

Skip Bayless Claims LeBron James Is Faking Sciatica: “He’s Rebelling”

October 11, 2025

NBA - Fadeaway World

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • New York Knicks
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz
  • Washington Wizards

Pages

  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA Media
  • Exclusive NBA Interviews
  • NBA 2K News & Updates

© 2025 Fadeaway World @ All Rights Reserved

  • About Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?