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Pritchard produced 32 points (13-24 FG, 6-11 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 40 minutes during Friday's 130-126 double-overtime victory over the Nets.
Six made threes tied Pritchard's second-best performance from behind the arc this season. Friday's win marked his fourth time scoring 30 or more points this year. His most timely make was in the first overtime period when he drained a triple that set up Hugo Gonzalez's game-tying shot to extend the game again. His backcourt mate Derrick White was rested against the Nets, opening up more opportunity for Pritchard who made the most of it.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Nearly double-doubles in win
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Pritchard amassed 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 victory over Indiana.
Pitchard handed out a team-high eight assists, marking his fifth such performance in January and his 11th of the season. The 27-year-old guard has also scored in double figures in eight of 10 outings this month, averaging 14.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 threes and 1.0 steals over 32.3 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Good to go Monday
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Pritchard (ankle) is good to go for Monday's game against the Pistons, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Pritchard was previously carrying a questionable tag after missing Saturday's game against the Hawks. With Pritchard expected to reclaim his starting spot, the Celtics will likely shift Baylor Scheierman back to the second unit.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Iffy for Monday
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Pritchard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Pritchard is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness. If the 27-year-old point guard is ultimately ruled out, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Anfernee Simons would be candidates for increased minutes. Over eight outings this month, Pritchard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Won't play Saturday
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Pritchard (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
The absence is expected given Pritchard was initially listed as doubtful for Saturday's game due to left ankle soreness, and his next opportunity to play is Monday against the Pistons. Anfernee Simons has been playing well of late and could enter the Celtics' starting lineup in Pritchard's absence. However, if the Celtics opt to keep Simons on the bench, then Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez would be candidates to start against Atlanta.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Pritchard (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Pritchard played a season-low 24 minutes in Miami on Thursday, scoring only two points (1-4 FG), but there wasn't an in-game injury reported. However, he is now at risk of missing his first game of the 2025-26 season Saturday due to left ankle soreness. The Oregon product is averaging 15.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals through eight contests in January. If he's unable to go, Anfernee Simons, coming off a 39-point performance Thursday against the Heat, is a candidate to move into the starting lineup.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Bounces back in loss
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Pritchard closed Monday's 98-96 loss to Indiana with 23 points (10-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 37 minutes.
Pritchard responded well from a miserable shooting performance Saturday against the Spurs by leading the Celtics in scoring Monday. He was asked to step up without Jaylen Brown (back) and answered the call, as Pritchard got back in rhythm from beyond the arc and reached the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five games. However, it wasn't enough to help Boston emerge victorious after Pascal Siakam knocked home the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds to go.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Dominates paint vs. Toronto
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Pritchard registered 27 points (12-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight assists, five rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during the Celtics' 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday.
Pritchard finished as Friday's leading scorer, but the sixth-year point guard did most of his damage within the arc and was seemingly able to get any clean shot he wanted in the paint. It was his 11th 20-plus-point outing of the season, and he has scored at least 20 points seven times against the Raptors in his career. Through the first five games of January, Pritchard has averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.
Pritchard provided 17 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 loss to the Nuggets.
Pritchard was unable to find his groove from beyond the arc Wednesday, but he saved his night by getting to the charity stripe. The Oregon product has now registered at least one steal in eight straight games and is averaging 16.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 35.0 minutes during this stretch.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Lands four triples in win
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Pritchard ended with 21 points (8-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Bulls.
Pritchard had no trouble getting to his spots against a lackluster Chicago defense, scoring 21 points, including four triples. It was the first time Pritchard had topped 20 points in five games, a welcome return to form for those invested in the young guard. Through 35 regular-season games, he is putting up career-high numbers, averaging 16.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Solid output in win
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Pritchard had 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 129-119 win over Utah.
Pritchard's final statistics didn't jump off the stat sheet, but it was a solid all-around performance for the point guard. If it weren't for an off night from beyond the arc, Pritchard would have had a shot at scoring 24 or more points for the third time in five games. He'll finish the month of December averaging 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 33.7 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Nears double-double in win
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Pritchard amassed 29 points (10-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 140-122 victory over Indiana.
After scoring just 11 points on 4-for-12 shooting during Monday's win over Indiana, Pritchard bounced back and finished as Boston's second-leading scorer. The 27-year-old point guard has recorded at least 29 points in two of his last three outings and has reached that mark four times this season. Additionally, he chipped in a game-high nine rebounds, finishing one board shy of his third double-double on the campaign. He was also productive as a playmaker and dished out five or more assists for the eighth time in his last nine appearances.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Comes alive in third quarter
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Pritchard registered 33 points (13-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists and eight rebounds over 36 minutes during the Celtics' 112-96 win over the Raptors on Saturday.
Pritchard was thrust into a larger role Saturday after Jaylen Brown was ruled out due to an illness. Pritchard dished six of his 10 dimes in the first half, but he took on a larger scoring role coming out of halftime, scoring 19 of his game-high 33 points in the third frame. It was the third time this season that the sixth-year point guard scored 30-plus points in a game, and he was two rebounds shy from recording the second triple-double of his NBA career. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined, Pritchard is off to the best start of his career and is averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 threes over 32.4 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Good to go Monday
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Pritchard (neck) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report due to neck spasms, though he'll shed his questionable tag Monday. Over five games in December, the 27-year-old point guard has averaged 14.2 points, 6.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Downgraded to questionable
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Pritchard is questionable for Monday's game against Detroit due to neck spasms, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign. If he's unable to give it a go Monday, Derrick White is likely to see an uptick in usage, and Anfernee Simons could be more involved in the backcourt.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Racks up seven assists in loss
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Pritchard racked up 11 points (4-14 FG, 3-11 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 loss to the Bucks.
Pritchard has thrived in a larger offensive role this season, scoring in double figures in 21 of 25 games. The 27-year-old guard struggled with his shot Thursday night, however, going 3-for-11 from three-point range, and he has cooled off a bit since his 42-point outburst Nov. 30 against the Cavaliers. He's shooting 38.4 percent from the field and 31 percent from downtown on 8.4 attempts per game during that five-game stretch.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Strong line in win
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Pritchard had 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 victory over the Raptors.
Pritchard continues to excel as Boston's starting point guard. Across 24 regular-season outings, Pritchard is on pace to return seventh-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 17.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Logs 20 points in Thursday's win
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Pritchard contributed 20 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, six reboudns and one steal over 32 minutes during Boston's 146-101 win over Washington on Thursday.
Pritchard and Derrick White took on larger roles on offense Thursday due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (illness). Pritchard wasn't the most efficient from the field during the win, but he finished as the Celtics' third-leading scorer behind White (30 points) and Jordan Walsh (22 points) and second in assists behind White (nine). It was the seventh time this season that Pritchard has scored 20-plus points, and the sixth-year point guard continues to enjoy a career year in the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). Over his last 10 outings, Pritchard has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.7 threes over 32.5 minutes per game.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Pours in 42 points with six treys
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Pritchard contributed 42 points (15-22 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 win over Cleveland.
This was a nice bounceback performance from Pritchard, who was held to just nine points on 4-for-14 shooting his last time out. The Celtics needed someone to step up due to Derrick White (calf) being unavailable, and Pritchard answered the call, notching the second 40-plus-point performance of his career.
