Raptors Troll Celtics, Jennings After Upset Win in Social Media Spat

TORONTO, Canada — The Toronto Raptors ended a 10-game losing streak against the Boston Celtics with a stunning 110-97 victory Wednesday night, but the real drama unfolded off the court. The Raptors’ social media team trolled Celtics star Jayson Tatum and former NBA guard Brandon Jennings, reigniting a week-long feud that began on a podcast.

The Raptors, now 10-31, posted a shamrock emoji, the final score, and a photo of Jennings wearing a Milwaukee Bucks hoodie after the game. The jab referenced Jennings’ recent criticism of Tatum on Gilbert Arenas‘ podcast, where he questioned Tatum’s toughness and Finals MVP credentials. “If you’re so tough, why you didn’t get Finals MVP last year?” Jennings had asked, referring to Jaylen Brown‘s Finals MVP win last season.

Tatum, who scored 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting in the loss, responded to Jennings’ comments earlier in the week. “I’m not mad, but I had some time to address it,” Tatum said in a postgame news conference. “The more you accomplish, the more it gives people the opportunity to nitpick at things.”

Jennings, a former NBA point guard, doubled down on his critique Tuesday, arguing that Tatum isn’t a top-five Celtics player of all time. He listed Bill Russell, Paul Pierce, Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, and Kevin Garnett ahead of Tatum, sparking further debate among fans and analysts.

The Celtics, now 28-12, are in danger of losing their No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference to the New York Knicks. A slip in the standings could cost Boston home-court advantage in a potential second-round playoff matchup.

Meanwhile, the Raptors capitalized on the moment, using their social media platform to amplify the ongoing feud. The post quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fans and players alike. Whether the trolling will fuel Tatum and the Celtics or serve as a distraction remains to be seen.