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Payton Pritchard didn't want to disrespect teammates and chase 3-point record
Payton Pritchard gives his reasoning for not wanting to smash Celtics’ 3-point record
Payton Pritchard explains blunt reason for not aiming for Boston Celtics record
By the end of Payton Pritchard’s flurry of 3-pointers against the Trail Blazers, it looked inevitable that he was going to at least tie a Celtics record. After three quarters of play Wednesday, Pritchard had already made 10 3-pointers as part of a career night.
Celtics Make Jrue Holiday Announcement Before Lakers Game
The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. This historic rivalry carries added significance this season, with both teams sitting at second place in their respective conferences and the Lakers riding an eight-game winning streak.
In order for the Celtics to repeat, Jrue Holiday will need to have his fingers all over it
This much is certain: The Celtics are going to need Holiday at his best come the postseason and that journey through June. Anyone who saw Donovan Mitchell drop 41 points on the Celtics’ heads last Friday — including 26 in the second half — knows that the well-rounded Cavaliers are as legitimate as their 50-10 record suggests.
Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Won't play Thursday
Holiday (finger) will not play Thursday against the 76ers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Holiday will miss his fourth game in a row and it's unclear if he'll return Saturday against the Lakers. Derrick White will continue to soak up a ton of usage in the meantime,
Celtics' Jrue Holiday: Sitting out Wednesday
Sitting out Wednesday
Derrick White, Payton Pritchard Make Celtics History After Massive 40 Point Game
Celtics’ Derrick White and Payton Pritchard step up big time in recent matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers no match for Celtics during Payton Pritchard’s career night
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP AP
Payton Pritchard, Derrick White become 1st Boston duo to score 40+ in same game
Payton Pritchard scores 43 points on 10 3-pointers, and Derrick White adds 4 on nine 3s to become the first duo in NBA history to both make nine or more 3s in the same game.
‘Just swishes:’ Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made history as the Celtics took down the Trail Blazers
Pritchard and White combined for 84 points, becoming the first Celtics teammates to reach the 40-point mark in the same game, and the first duo in NBA history to connect on at least nine 3-pointers.
Payton Pritchard, Derrick White first Celtics to score 40 points in same game
Pritchard and White also became the first teammates in NBA history to each hit at least nine 3-pointers on the same night.
Payton Pritchard, Derrick White make NBA history as Celtics beat Trail Blazers
A historic 3-point explosion by Payton Pritchard and Derrick White led the shorthanded Celtics to a 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers.
Payton Pritchard, Derrick White hit career-highs as Boston Celtics beat Portland Trail Blazers, 128-118
Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and knocked down a career-best 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday night.