When the Boston Celtics' offense sputters, the conversation inevitably turns to one question: Do they rely too heavily on the three-point shot? After a tough loss, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked just that, and his response was as direct as it was revealing.

"No," Mazzulla said firmly. "I thought we did a great job reading the two-on-ones, taking what the defense gave us. In the games we lost, the other team shot over 38 percent from three. You've got to make shots. You have to be able to do that."

Mazzulla's stance highlights a key tension in modern basketball: the balance between process and results. For the Celtics, who ranked among the league leaders in three-point attempts this season, the math is simple—get good looks, trust the shooters, and live with the outcomes. "It's something we've done well," he added. "Something we do well."

But even the most confident coach can't hide frustration. "I love the looks that we got. I love the process that we had," Mazzulla admitted. "But I hate the result."

His comments underscore a reality every basketball fan knows: sometimes the best strategy doesn't pay off. For the Celtics, the challenge now is turning those quality looks into consistent makes—because in the playoffs, good process isn't enough. You need the result, too.