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Celtics call Payton Pritchard's desperation 3-pointer the 'play of the game' in Game 2

Payton Pritchard doesn’t care much about what his line in the stat sheet looks like, which is one of the many things that endears him to Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics

JUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas

Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 10...

JUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records eight points off bench Pritchard logged eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and two assists over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 133-128 overtime win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Impact The Celtics are using a very tight eight-man rotation right now, but Pritchard is pretty clearly the sixth man for the foreseeable future. He's been excellent through 11 playoff appearances, averaging 7.8 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds while hitting 47.0 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from beyond the arc.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard shows crucial value off Celtics bench in Game 4 win Payton Pritchard is averaging 11 points per game against the Cavs off the bench.

MAY 14 • MASSLIVE.COM

Leads bench again in Game 2 Pritchard notched 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes in Thursday's 118-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Confere...

Impact Pritchard once again provide a spark off the Celtics bench in Thursday's contest, leading all Boston bench players in scoring and assists while ending as one of five Celtics in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Pritchard has had a strong semifinals series through two games, reaching double figures in both games while playing at least 20 minutes off the bench in both contests. It will be key for the Celtics to get contributions from Pritchard and the rest of the bench this series, and we will likely continue to see Pritchard earn a large chunk of minutes on the second unit.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard describes art of buzzer-beating heaves Payton Pritchard has put up heaves at the end of quarters all season even though some other NBA players usually opt out of taking those shot...

MAY 8 • MASSLIVE.COM

Payton Pritchard Reflects on Adjusting to NBA Payton Pritchard is a key player in the Boston Celtics’ second unit. This season, the Celtics guard averaged a career-high 9.6 points, 3.4 a...

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Oregon Basketball Legend Payton Pritchard Brings Attitude, Determination to Boston Celtics Playoff Run Oregon Basketball Legend Payton Pritchard is impressing Jayson Tatum as the Boston Celtics advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

MAY 3 • SI.COM

Payton Pritchard supplying Celtics with intangible qualities: toughness and swagger - The Boston Globe One sequence during Saturday's Game 3 blowout shows how the backup guard's value goes beyond the stat sheet.

APRIL 29 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Payton Pritchard delivers hidden spark in Celtics Game 3 win Payton Pritchard played a pivotal role for Celtics in Game 3.

APRIL 28 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kristaps Porziņģis, Payton Pritchard take control as Celtics bounce back in Game 3 win Porziņģis said it was a long two days waiting to bounce back from his worst game as a Celtics player. He and Pritchard delivered.

APRIL 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returning to second unit Pritchard will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 1 against Miami.

Impact After starting the final two regular season contests, Pritchard will return to his typical bench role while Jrue Holiday and Derrick White anchor the backcourt. In addition to the aforementioned guards, Boston will roll with it's fully healthy starting lineup Sunday, featuring Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double Pritchard recorded 38 points (15-21 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and 12 assists across 44 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Two days after scoring a career-high 31 points, Pritchard followed that up with a 38-12-9 line Sunday. He was one rebound shy of notching the first triple-double of his career, and he played a season-high 44 minutes with the Celtics resting all of their starters plus Al Horford (rest). Pritchard ends the regular season notching career highs across most statistical categories, and in April he averaged 18.8 points on 55.9 percent shooting, 3.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists over 29.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 as Celtics beat Wizards 132-122 Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory ove...

APRIL 14 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Watch: Payton Pritchard on his 38-point day, playoff preparation - The Boston Globe "I already know can do this on a nightly basis."

APRIL 14 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics' 132-122 win over Wizards Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory ove...

APRIL 14 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Payton Pritchard Does It AGAIN 👀 Back-To-Back 30+ PT Performances! 🔥 | April 14, 2024

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Career night versus Charlotte Pritchard notched 31 points (14-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 131-98 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Pritchard scored a career-high 31 points Friday and was the main guy for the Celtics with the team sitting all five of their starters plus Al Horford (toe). It was the third double-double of the season for Pritchard, and the fourth-year guard out of Oregon has played a key role off the bench for Boston this season. Pritchard is averaging 16.0 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 2.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.3 minutes per game in April.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics reserve breaks out for career night in Hornets win Payton Pritchard set a new career-high without playing the fourth quarter on Friday.

APRIL 13 • MASSLIVE.COM

Watch: Joe Mazzulla, Payton Pritchard (31 points) speak after blowout win over Hornets - The Boston Globe Hear what Pritchard had to say after pouring in a career-high 31 points on Friday.

APRIL 13 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Payton Pritchard GOES OFF For CAREER-HIGH 31 Points! 🍀 | April 12, 2024

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Draws start Friday Pritchard is starting Friday's game against the Hornets, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Celtics are resting their entire usual group of starters Friday, so Pritchard will enter the starting lineup for the penultimate game of the regular season. Over three starts this year, he's averaged 18.0 points, 8.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 35.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Boosts offensively off bench in win Pritchard finished with 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Pritchard led all Celtics bench players in scoring and assists while ending two dimes shy of the double-digit mark to provide an offensive lift on the Boston second unit. Pritchard has handed out at least eight assists in seven games this season, adding 20 or more points in two of those outings. He has now surpassed the 20-point mark in nine appearances, including in two straight games.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard emerging as surprise catalyst for Celtics Payton Pritchard has played himself into the playoff rotation for Boston.

APRIL 6 • MASSLIVE.COM

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Celtics call Payton Pritchard's desperation 3-pointer the 'play of the game' in Game 2

Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas