Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla aren't happy with the way the Celtics are playing, but they're also taking a positive mindset through it.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had some interesting thoughts about Jayson Tatum's altercation with the Hawks.

On Saturday, then, Mazzulla was able to react accordingly when the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks got into a scuffle during the Hawks' 119–115 overtime win. With 3:46 left in the ext

Jayson Tatum got into a brief tussle with Onyeka Okongwu. Here's what he and a visibly excited Joe Mazzulla had to say about it.

Derrick White has been one of the Celtics’ most consistent players this season, and his strong play for much of the year even ignited some early All-Star buzz. But he is currently in the midst of a rough shooting slump.

When speaking to the media following Boston's loss to the Raptors, Mazzulla admitted that his team isn't reaching its full potential. The third-year head coach noted how the Celtics aren't playing at their best and that improvements are needed if the team wants to keep pace with a chasing crowd.

Mazzulla says the pressure on the Celtics is coming from comparisons to Cavs and Thunder: "Oh, you're not as good because you're not them."

Joe Mazzulla defends Jayson Tatum following his tussle with Onyeka Okongwu during the Celtics overtime defeat to the Hawks.

During a recent news conference, the Celtics head coach discussed the difficulties and importance of finding minutes for younger players looking to improve their game. He explained the balancing act it takes and why it's a high priority for the team to ensure a pipeline is in place.