Boston Celtics (28-11) at Toronto Raptors (9-31) Game #40 1/15/25

[celticinorlando]

1. The effort this team gives is just unacceptable. Not even trying to play defense

2. White's game has disappeared.

[celticinorlando]

It is amazing how bad shooting teams just shoot lights out vs Boston these days

[jpotter33]

There you go, guys. More off ball movement and passing.

I do find it interesting that Joe yanked White so quick. I wonddd if that?s a message about some of his shot selection.

[Silas]

Quick exit for White and hello PP.

[celticinorlando]

Can the Cs pick up the tempo some on offense? Good lord they are stuck in mud

[celticinorlando]

Look what happens when the Cs drive and kick

[jpotter33]

Definitely better energy and focus on both ends out of that timeout, which corresponded with cutting the lead.

Offensively, we have to get back to the crisp passing and off ball movement. Defensively, we just have to play harder and more engaged with our ball pressure and rotations.

[Phantom255x]

What is up with Derrick White? Is he gonna ever score again...

[liam]

Game totally changed when PP came in!

[Goldstar88]

Scal is extra obnoxious today. Yeesh

Edit* Drew too

[jpotter33]

Game totally changed when PP came in!

Or was it when White went out? Unfortunately, I think it's a bit of both. White has been bad lately, and I think that's a big portion of our slump.

[Phantom255x]

I think the team would be better served having Porzingis come off the bench and letting Horford start. Similar to the Finals last year. That way too, KP can sort of be a cheat code when the 2nd units are playing out there.

[Phantom255x]

We're 2-8 from 3 while naturally the Raptors are 5-9 to start. I mean come on...

[jpotter33]

Does Tatum realize he can shoot twos and not only pull up threes?

[Goldstar88]

Hope everything is OK with FLCeltsFan. Silas, thanks for starting the game thread. TP for you.