I didn't want to start a new thread, but Mooney's write-up in The Athletic about the game contains some cryptic references to Counsell being in "observational" mode for much of the season concerning the coaching staff. He seems to be intimating that this group is not Counsell's guys and changes could be coming.
TBH, it sounds to me like buck-passing, but whatever. I found it interesting to put into a game recap.