Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla gets brutally honest about Jayson Tatum’s emotions vs. 76ers
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- But a game on the road against a team that doesn’t like you and a matchup against a former teammate that may have some legitimate animosity against you is never easy to face, and yet the Celtics star did it with his head held high — much to the pride of head coach Joe Mazzulla.
- In the end, it was Tatum and the Celtics that came out on top, and in blowout fashion as well, defeating the 76ers 123-101 after an incredible performance in the fourth quarter.
It’s easy for him to handle stuff like this because that’s just who he is.” Joe Mazzulla on how Jayson Tatum handled the emotions of tonight: “They're just words.
Jayson Tatum came into the Boston Celtics ’ Tuesday night contest against the Philadelphia 76ers facing so much noise regarding his relationship with Jaylen Brown and how it appears to be falling apart in real time.
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- He's probably been dealing… pic.twitter.com/1gyTu8PVXI — Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) November 11, 2026 Some believe that teams take after the identity of their best player, and the Celtics remain even-keeled thanks in large part to Tatum’s composure and maturity level.
- But the Celtics star handles his business like few other superstars, and Boston had the upper hand on the night over the 76ers as a result.
- It’s easy to give in when provoked, and Tatum has clearly been seeing his name get thrown around in rumors aplenty regarding his purportedly fractured relationship with Brown.
- Brown even ignored Tatum’s greeting prior to tip-off, which adds even more fuel to the fire of their growing beef.
- Tatum did not have the best of games, as he finished with just 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
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