Joe Mazzulla is taking preparation to a whole new level with his approach to the NBA Finals.
The Celtics coach told reporters on Friday that he’s been extensively watching previous years’ Finals games. And not just a handful. He’s estimating he’s watched most of the Finals games dating back to the early 1990s. That’d be well over 100 games of the highest level of basketball.
What did Mazzulla find in his deep dedication to these old tapes? Well, he listed a few key aspects that seem to be a recurring theme in every championship game.
“It all comes down to the same thing.