Bond between Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola’s on Display at NBA Finals

Bond between Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola’s on Display at NBA Finals
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla calls to players during the first half of Game 1 of the basketball team's NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks in Boston on June 6, 2024. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
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Joe Mazzulla watches as many Manchester City matches as he can, and there is a clear symmetry there between that English soccer powerhouse and his Boston Celtics.

They had games on the same date 10 times during the Celtics’ regular season. When Man City prevailed, Mazzulla was thrilled and the Celtics—for whatever reason—just happened to go 9–0 in their games on those days. When Man City didn’t win, the Celtics were 0–1.