Celtics guard Ray Allen went 2-for-11 from the field against the Magic on Thursday night, and coach Doc Rivers has commended Orlando's defense.

"They're playing good defense on him," Rivers said. "They're doing a terrific job. They're top blocking him. We're trying to get him more space and we certainly have to get him more shots. He has to touch the ball more. That's on us, but give them credit. I think they're doing a great job on him.

"He's missing shots, but we have to do a better job. We have to show more offensive patience. Ray relies more on offensive patience than anyone on our team."

Allen is 14-for-48 from the field and 2-for-22 from three-point land in his last four games.

"I'm sure we'll see it on film and have a better understanding," Allen said. "We'll talk about it the next couple days, but it's pretty simple watching it on film. Doc has been watching the whole thing, so I know he has a better perspective on it. But as players we do have to allow things to develop, and we have to make each other better.

"You hold the ball for a second longer, and the guy's not open anymore, things like that. I know my defender is on me, but now the bigs are out, and we have to make them pay. We know someone's open and we have to find them."