Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla had led the Celtics (22-10) to an outstanding begin this season, at one level holding one of the best file within the League earlier than their latest three-game skid that allowed Milwaukee (22-9) to steal the spot.

However, the spectacular play from the Celts hasn’t led Celtics president Brad Steven to contemplate eradicating Mazzulla’s interim tag. Steven mentioned that Mazzulla has “done a good job” and is “running the show like a head coach.” Those phrases couldn’t be any extra true for a workforce that ranks second finest on offense (116.6 offensive score) and seventh in protection (110.6 defensive score).

Brad Stevens mentioned he had no replace on if or when the #Celtics will take away Joe Mazzulla’s interim standing. “He’s done a good job. He’s running the show like a head coach.”

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 23, 2022

Boston additionally has an MVP frontrunner in Jayson Tatum and an All-NBA/All-Star in Jaylen Brown. They can nonetheless depend on the two-way excellence of Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Al Horford. With these 5 and a dependable bench mob, the Celtics appear like the cream of the crop.