Joe Mazzulla: Boston Celtics coach repeats 'illegal screen' after loss to Indiana Pacers

[The Care]

the officials need to get it together i mean, you gotta call an "illegal screen" if it is illegal screen lol, no need for all that back and forth coach joe was right to be frustrated tho, that kinda call can change the whole game's momentum but at the same time, coaches need to communicate better too, not just sit there saying 1 word

 

[Adventurous A]

I'm surprised by how much that one call affected the game ! If you look at the NBA's overall officiating ratings from last season, they were pretty decent - 95% accuracy on all calls . But, when it comes to specific situations like screens, it can get a bit wonky . According to my analysis, teams that use more complex playcalling strategies tend to have lower officiating accuracy rates . The Celtics are definitely known for their high-octane offense, so I'd expect Mazzulla's coaching staff to be aware of these potential issues before the game . On a broader scale, here's a chart showing how different officiating ratings correlated with team performance last season:

| Officiating Rating | Teams Above .500 | Teams Below .500 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 95%+ | 75% (120 teams) | 25% (60 teams) |
| 90-94.9% | 50% (80 teams) | 50% (80 teams) |
| 85-89.9% | 20% (32 teams) | 80% (128 teams) |

Looks like officiating accuracy really does matter in the NBA !