Impact NBA players generally start out that way as rookies. However, Payton Pritchard is one of 10 impact players that were late bloomers.

The Sixers traveled to Boston to face the defending champions, who were short-handed on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the Celtics had more than enough to easily handle a Sixers team missing Tyrese Maxey (back) and Paul George (groin) on top of Joel Embiid and many other critical pieces.

Joel Embiid has been shut down for the season, so that means they need Paul George and Tyrese Maxey ... More Celtics news: Celtics' Payton Pritchard Was Instrumental in Boston Signing Latest ...