2023 isnt the first time Jimmy Butler has eliminated Joe Mazzulla 12 years ago Jimmy Butlers Marquette team knocked out Joe Mazullas West Virginia team in the 2nd round of the Big East Tournament 67-61

Joe Mazzulla What changed in this series was Joel Embiid came back and they're a completely different team

Bill Simmons I thought Mazzulla was incredible in the Regular Season but I don't know what they were thinking for these Playoffs I really think Mazzulla screwed the series up and I'm always going to think that

Up by 26 Joe Mazzulla went right up to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown after the timeout and was coaching them up

Joe Mazzulla tries to change his call for a challenge to a normal timeout after being told by his assistant coach Amile Jefferson NOT to challengeIt was too lateChallenge was not successful

Jalen Brunson full highlights vs Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 W - Game 3 - Eastern Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs33 Points on 1122 FG 38 from 3 375 89 FT 889 5 Rebounds 9 Assists 3 TOV 2 PF and a - of 13 in 3816 minutes played

2 years ago Luka hits the game winning three over Gobert to give the Mavs a 2-0 lead in the WCF