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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 31

10 takeaways from a night owned by Payton Pritchard

What if I tell you that Payton Pritchard is the most efficient isolation player in the NBA among players with more than two isolations per game? Yes, that’s right: the Sixth Man of the Year is more efficient than any other player in the NBA in one-on-one situations this season, and last night was another example of that greatness.

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Payton Pritchard News / Field Level Media / January 30

Payton Pritchard, Celtics steamroll floundering Kings

Payton Pritchard tossed in a game-high 29 points and Neemias Queta had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-93 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / January 27

Payton Pritchard's shooting on the mark as Celtics face Hawks

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has been dealing with an injury to a finger on his left (non-shooting) hand, but it doesn't seem to have hurt his accuracy.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Celtics never trail in triumph over Trail Blazers

Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 23 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 20 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-94 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 27

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 26

Derrick White and Payton Pritchard always give the Celtics a chance

Over halfway into the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves sitting at second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-17. They’ve set high standards for themselves by consistently sitting at or near the top over the past decade, but this year is different.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 24

Same jersey, different job: Payton Pritchard

In this series, we’re looking at the biggest statistical differences between last season and the current one to understand how Celtics players have evolved while wearing the same jersey.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Celtics survive poor regulation finish to beat Nets in double OT

Payton Pritchard scored 32 points and found rookie Amari Williams for the go-ahead basket with 3:30 left in double overtime as the Boston Celtics outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a 130-126 victory Friday night in New York.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 18

Celtics injury report shows key guard could be sidelined vs Pistons

DETROIT — The Boston Celtics could be once again be without Payton Pritchard when they close out a four-game roadtrip against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

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Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / January 17

Celtics guard gets surprise start as Payton Pritchard sidelined

ATLANTA — Payton Pritchard, who is dealing with ankle soreness, won’t lace up for the first time this season when the Celtics face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard gets official injury status for Hawks clash

Boston Celtics star Payton Pritchard’s status for the team’s upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks is in question. Pritchard is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Celtics.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / January 16

Celtics, Hawks injury reports reveal several key players are out

ATLANTA — The Celtics (25-15) could be without Payton Pritchard when they face the Atlanta Hawks (20—23) on Saturday night. Pritchard is doubtful to play as he deals with left ankle soreness; if he’s sidelined, it will be his first missed game of the season.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / January 10

Celtics offense shines in bounce back win over Raptors

https://www.nba.com/game/tor-vs-bos-0022500532 The Celtics bounced back against the Raptors with an absurdly efficient night offensively. Payton Pritchard

NBA News / Raptors Nation / January 10

Pritchard Leads Balanced Celtics Attack in 125-117 Win Over Injury-Hit Raptors

Payton Pritchard scored 28 points and handed out eight assists as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half to defeat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard beats the buzzer over 3 Bulls players

Payton Pritchard had an impressive highlight to close out the first half of the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Pritchard is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Celtics.

Boston Celtics News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 28

Payton Pritchard Breaking Out In New Role With The Celtics

Through 30 starts in his sixth season in the NBA, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is putting up career-highs in three major categories: 17.2 points, team-leading 5.2 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / December 24

Payton Pritchard Has Proven Celtics Won the Jrue Holiday Trade

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NBA News / Raptors Nation / December 22

Pritchard Erupts After Halftime as Celtics Roll Past Raptors 112–96

Payton Pritchard caught fire after the break, scoring 19 of his game-high 33 points in the third quarter to lift the short-handed Boston Celtics to a 112–96 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

No Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. With Brown sitting out on his second game of the season due to an illness, a less likely hero put on the cape for the Celtics.

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NBA News / Celtics Life / December 2

Pritchard scores 42 en route to a 117-115 victory over Cavaliers

https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-cle-0022500302 The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115 to improve to 11-9 on the season. Payton Pritchard had a career night, scoring 42 points to beat a playoff-contending Cavaliers team. Neemias Queta and Derrick White would be ruled out with injuries, putting Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman Sr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 1

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks

Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor. Embiid logged a season-high 30 minutes in his first game in three weeks, finishing with 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting in a double-overtime loss to the Hawks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 1

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to another surprising win over Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.

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