The typically optimistic Kristaps Porzingis struck a different tone Wednesday, calling out the Celtics for lacking "spirit" and "personality" in their loss at Toronto.

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Payton Pritchard had 20 points to lead the Celtics. Jayson Tatum had just 16 points and Jaylen Brown had 10, with the All-Star duo combining to make just 9 of 31 shots.

Why are the reigning champion Boston Celtics 7-7 in their last games? You can point to plenty of stats, from a dip in 3-point percentage to the alarming net rating of the starting five. But after arguably their worst loss of the season Wednesday night — a 110-97 defeat to the 9-31 Toronto Raptors — Kristaps Porzingis pointed to something stats

The Raptors like to get out and push the pace, something they did right from the opening horn against the Celtics to great effect. This pressure at the rim appeared to give Boston

The Celtics will travel north of the border Wednesday night to meet the Toronto Raptors for a quick one-game road trip. Boston has defeated Toronto twice this season, both times at TD Garden: 126-123 in overtime on Nov.