Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla received a $35,000 fine for aggressively confronting a game official following a loss to the Chicago Bulls. The incident occurred after the final buzzer, where Mazzulla was seen yelling at the referee and had to be restrained by staff and players.
Mazzulla's frustration stemmed from officiating decisions during the game, particularly a jump ball call. Both he and player Jaylen Brown received technical fouls for arguing with the referees. Brown criticized the officiating, claiming it affected the game's outcome.