Kristaps Porzingis isn't worried about the Celtics' play after their loss to the Lakers dropped their record to 10-9 in their last 19 games.

Though the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, they would lose in disappointing fashion to the Lakers on Thursday night, 117-96. As the Celtics have been slumping compared to the success last season when they won the championship,

With no back-to-backs on the horizon until after the All-Star break, the time is now for the Celtics to show they can play consistent basketball. Porzingis is ahead of schedule getting back to his old self but his successful return has not hidden other warts that keep emerging.

Kristaps Porzingis remained in a bright spot in the ugliest loss of the year for the Celtics, a 117-96 drubbing on Thursday night against the Lakers. The

The Boston Celtics have been in a slump for nearly a month now, and Kristaps Porzingis isn't pleased with the team's effort amidst their struggles.

What do the Celtics need to do to get themselves back on track with KP on the court? Is it merely a matter of time? Is there an attitude adjustment in order to make the fit work better? Or is there something more concerning going on in need of a drastic remedy?

Should the Boston Celtics consider bringing star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis off the bench? Such a suggestion might sound absurd at first glance, but in the context of how he has (not) fit as well with the starters as he has in the past,

The Celtics struggled to find their rhythm on both ends of the floor, with inefficient offense and defensive lapses proving costly. Despite a strong start from Kristaps Porzingis, Boston’s supporting cast and energy levels couldn’t match the Lakers’ intensity.

Is star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis the key to his team repeating as champs this season? If you ask former Boston floor general and current host of the "Club 520" podcast Jeff Teague, the answer is an unequivocal 'yes'.