“The disrespect is WILD” – Boston Celtics brutally trolled for getting kicked off TNT broadcast at halftime after blowout loss to Bucks

Celtics’ surprising half-time TNT departure had fans bewildered.

“The disrespect is WILD” – Boston Celtics brutally trolled for getting kicked off TNT broadcast at halftime after blowout loss to Bucks

The Boston Celtics benched their starters for 2nd half after a 37 point deficit ( Image via Bleacher Report)

It happens to the best of them, and the Boston Celtics are no exception. Despite boasting the NBA’s best record, the Celtics faced a humiliating 75-38 deficit at halftime against the Milwaukee Bucks. The game got so obviously uncompetitive that TNT cut away from the broadcast, sparking a whole world of chatter across social media.

Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Celtics benched all his starters in the third quarter, which incited even more anger from fans. The move seemed to wave the white flag way too early, as the bench had to face the Bucks’ starters. Powerhouses Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard recorded a combined 45 points, 10 assists, and 16 rebounds on a highly efficient 63.5% from the field to add to the Celtics’ woes.

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TNT had to switch games to a more interesting and competitive one. Ernie Johnson did the honors:

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So, this game is out of hand, obviously. 100-6... And Oklahoma City, by the way is up 36 at the half, so we're not going there. So, we'll try the Knicks and the Macs, and it's a 47-28 game

The Milwaukee Bucks, in unstoppable form, stretched their lead to a staggering 40 points. By that time the Boston Celtics had already given up. Most of their starters played just slightly more than 20 minutes, with shooting percentages under 35. None of them made a single three-pointer, and only Jaylen Brown scored in double digits (10 points).

The online world didn’t hold back. Social media was abuzz – a cocktail of frustration, disbelief, and a good dose of humor. Everyone had something to say about the Celtics’ performance, with opinions varying from understanding their grueling schedule, to outright criticism.

Fans TROLL Celtics online, while some argue for bad scheduling

It’s easy to write off the Celtics’ loss as just an off night, but it’s more than that. It’s a glaring example of the relentless NBA schedule and the toll it takes on teams, especially when facing top-tier opponents one after the other. This game is a reminder of the real physical and mental demands of professional basketball.

The Celtics had won a gritty matchup that went to overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves just last night, with most of their starters playing 40 minutes (NBAE)
The Celtics had won a gritty matchup that went to overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Image via NBAE)

Fans voiced their opinions on Twitter, ranging from witty comments to more thoughtful analysis. Here’s a glimpse of what they had to say:

https://twitter.com/carterkelpsh/status/1745626842726379592

Despite this rough patch, the Celtics are still one of the teams to beat this season. But this game is a reality check for the NBA as well in how they handle scheduling and player fatigue. This should be a major concern as most players push themselves past their limits to dominate at the highest level of competition. Attempting to do so while being fatigued can cause severe injuries.

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