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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.
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: Sitting out Wednesday
Sitting out Wednesday
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Historic Performances From Derrick White, Payton Pritchard
Celtics' Payton Pritchard, Derrick White combine for 84 points, set multiple NBA records in Boston win
‘Just swishes:’ Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made history as the Celtics took down the 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
Pritchard, White become 1st Boston duo to score 40 in same game, 1st duo in NBA history with 9 3s
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.