Payton Pritchard didn't want to disrespect teammates and chase 3-point record
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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.
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.
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’ Derrick White and Payton Pritchard step up big time in recent matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers
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
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.
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White added career highs with 41 points and nine 3s, making Pritchard and White the first Celtics duo to score 40 or more points in the same game and the first duo in league history with nine or more 3-pointers each in a game.
A historic 3-point explosion by Payton Pritchard and Derrick White led the shorthanded Celtics to a 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers.
Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sat against the Portland Trail Blazers, yet Boston still pulled out a 128-118 victory over one of the NBA's hottest teams. They did so thanks to the remarkable shooting display from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White are now etched in Boston Celtics history forever. The unlikely duo exploded for the shorthanded Celtics in Wednesday night's win over the Trail Blazers, becoming the first Celtics teammates to each score at least 40 points in the same game.
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have made NBA history. They have been mostly glue guys during their time with the Boston Celtics, filling in gaps and providing sparks when necessary.
Pritchard and White also became the first teammates in NBA history to each hit at least nine 3-pointers on the same night.
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