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Celtics Stumble Again Amid Officiating Controversies and Free Throw Woes
1/14/2026
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Story summary
- The Boston Celtics lost 98-96 to the Indiana Pacers, marking their third straight defeat.
- Head coach Joe Mazzulla criticized the officiating, repeatedly shouting "illegal screen" after a controversial play involving Pascal Siakam.
- Jaylen Brown's refereeing criticism after a loss to the Spurs led to a $35,000 fine.
- The Celtics have struggled with free throws, averaging 12.8 attempts on their recent homestand and ranking last in the league.
