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.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP

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.

After the Celtics lost to the Lakers by 21 points, Kristaps Porzingis still sees positives for the team.

For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis has been added to the injury report. Porzingis is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.

Also, after not losing a single game by double digits from the start of the season through the end of December, the Celtics have since suffered defeats of 13, 13, 17 and 21 points, all in their last 10 games. Those also were the only games this season in which Boston failed to score 100 points.

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.

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.