F ans of the Boston Celtics might have been a bit surprised to hear Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla say that he was excited about where his ball club was after dropping a game at

Or at least that was the official version of the story after Boston dropped a game to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime.

The Boston Celtics are currently in the midst of a frustrating slump, a stretch marked by poor shooting and a lack of execution in critical moments.

Boston looks to capitalize on a much-needed breath of fresh air following an assertive win over the Orlando Magic.

Boston will take the floor with a mostly healthy roster, while Atlanta is probable to be without at least a few of their better players.