Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla faced a heated moment following his team's 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The chaos unfolded with multiple technical fouls issued during the fourth quarter, including one against Mazzulla for stepping onto the court.

After the game, Mazzulla attempted to downplay the incident, jokingly stating he was just wishing the referee a Merry Christmas. However, players Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum also received technicals for their exchanges with officials, contributing to the Celtics' struggles, particularly in their poor 3-point shooting performance.