Boston Celtics, Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard is instant offense for the Celtics, but he also wants to be known as a good defender
His relentless full-court pressure on Sunday helped slow the Wizards, whose fast-paced attack appeared bothered by the obstacle.
Could Boston Celtics 6th Man of the Year candidate Payton Pritchard replace Jrue Holiday?
The West Linn, Oregon native has been cutting a path through the league on offense like a hot knife through butter so far this season.
Payton Pritchard becomes fastest Celtics player to 100 threes in a season
Payton Pritchard had another big game from downtown on Sunday night, and made some Celtics team history in the process.
Payton Pritchard responds to Jordan Poole taunt after Celtics win
Payton Pritchard has gotten plenty of headlines this season for his offensive contributions with the Celtics. Yet, it was his defensive pressure that drew some extra attention in Sunday’s win over the Wizards in Washington DC.
Bothered by critics, Payton Pritchard sets ambitious goal after latest Celtics win
But head coach Joe Mazzulla has repeatedly praised Pritchard for how much he’s improved as an on-ball defender. The 26-year-old is on pace to record nearly 80 steals this season, which would double his current career high of 39.
Why Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard has taken a jump this season
Payton Pritchard has been the Boston Celtics standout player to begin the 2024-25 season. The Oregon product is leading the NBA in total points scored off the bench and looks to be among the front-runners for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
What is behind Payton Pritchard's breakout season with the Boston Celtics?
It really was not all that long ago that the Sixth Man of the Year candidate was trying to force his way onto another NBA roster.
Celtics News: Payton Pritchard Reacts to Sixth Man of the Year Buzz
The Boston Celtics are arguably the best team in the NBA. They are loaded from top to bottom, and while their star players like Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum ar
Celtics notebook: How Payton Pritchard made history in rout of Pistons
Payton Pritchard bolstered his Sixth Man of the Year case yet again Thursday night, posting a stat line never before seen by a Celtics reserve.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Double-double off bench Sunday
Double-double off bench Sunday
Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard Favorite to Win NBA's Sixth Man of the Year
Oregon Ducks Payton Pritchard recently became the first player in Boston Celtics franchise history to score 25+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ three-pointers made off the bench. The 2020 Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year has been one of the best reserves.
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Former Oregon guard Payton Pritchard makes NBA history with record-breaking night
Former Oregon Ducks star Payton Pritchard has been making headlines in the NBA, but his performance against the Washington ...
Celtics at Wizards preview: Payton Pritchard hopes to stay hot against the NBA’s worst
In Jayson Tatum’s absence, Boston’s sixth man Payton Pritchard had a chance to shine. With Tatum returning to practice on ...