PAYTON PRITCHARD NEWS

Shines from deep off bench in loss Pritchard tallied 18 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 117-97 loss to Detroit.

Impact Pritchard impressed from deep off the bench Wednesday, leading all Celtics bench players in scoring and assists while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three in just over 30 minutes of action. Pritchard has buried five or more threes on 19 occasions this season, doing so for the third time in his last seven outings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malik Beasley scores 26 points to help the streaking Pistons rout the Celtics, 117-97

Malik Beasley scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the NB...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pours in 20 points off bench Pritchard tallied 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 win over Toronto.

Impact He wasn't the most efficient from three-point range Tuesday, but Pritchard was able to weave his way to the paint effectively and finished as the Celtics' third-leading scorer behind Jaylen Brown (24) and Derrick White (22). Pritchard was also active on the glass, grabbing a team-high seven boards for the fourth time this season. Pritchard's scoring has been inconsistent as of late, but he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games. He will likely have a big role in the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set Wednesday against the Pistons.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum lead Celtics rout of 76ers Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celt...

FEBRUARY 21 • MCALL.COM

Erupts for game-high 28 points Pritchard notched 28 points (10-18 FG, 8-15 3Pt) and four assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Pritchard erupted for a game-high 28 points off the bench Thursday, falling one point short of his season high and draining eight three-pointers to match a season-best figure. The 27-year-old guard can be a streaky shooter, but overall, he's averaged a solid 13.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.3 three-pointers through his last eight outings while shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard's 28 points, Tatum's triple-double power Celtics past 76ers 124-104 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double,...

FEBRUARY 21 • THESTAR.COM

Jayson Tatum Campaigns for Celtics' Payton Pritchard to Win NBA Award After Dominant Game Pritchard had another big night off the bench in Boston's win over Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 21 • SI.COM

Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown lead the way as the Celtics rout the 76ers - The Boston Globe Behind blistering 3-point shooting, including eight 3-pointers from Pritchard, the Celtics obliterated the 76ers for their eighth win in nin...

FEBRUARY 21 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers

Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Payton Pritchard became Celtics' long-shot maestro: 'He's a f—— legend' Pritchard went from feeling like a long shot to making them on the court when the Celtics need them the most.

FEBRUARY 13 • NYTIMES.COM

Productive despite shooting woes Pritchard ended with five points (2-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes off the bench during Monday's 103-85 victory over the Heat.

Impact With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Jaylen Brown (knee) both unavailable, the Celtics deployed a tight rotation that featured Pritchard as the clear sixth man. While the fifth-year guard had trouble getting his shot off, he did pull down double-digit boards for only the second time this season while posting his best distribution numbers since he dished nine dimes against the Warriors on Jan. 20. Pritchard has played 27-plus minutes in seven of his last eight appearances, averaging 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 47.9 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Productive despite shooting woes Pritchard ended with five points (2-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes off the bench during Monday's 103-85 victory over the Heat.

Impact With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Jaylen Brown (knee) both unavailable, the Celtics deployed a tight rotation that featured Pritchard as the clear sixth man. While the fifth-year guard had trouble getting his shot off, he did pull down double-digit boards for only the second time this season while posting his best distribution numbers since he dished nine dimes against the Warriors on Jan. 20. Pritchard played 27-plus minutes in seven of his last eight appearances, averaging 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 47.9 percent from beyond the arc.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in win Pritchard contributed 25 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Saturday's 131-104 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Pritchard posted 20-plus points for the second consecutive outing, leading the bench in scoring in the blowout win. Moreover, the 27-year-old finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind Jayson Tatum (40 points). Pritchard was extremely efficient in his 25-point performance, and he also sank five or more triples for the 17th time this season. Over his last five appearances, the fifth-year guard has averaged 13.6 points, 4.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 28.0 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Extended run during garbage time Pritchard finished Thursday's 127-120 loss to the Mavericks with 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt), six assists, six rebounds and one block over 33 minutes.

Impact With Boston down by more than 20 points, head coach Joe Mazulla went with Pritchard and four other Celtics reserves for most of the fourth quarter. Pritchard scored 16 of his 22 points in the final frame, and it was the first time since Jan. 18 against Atlanta that the fifth-year guard reached the 20-point threshold. The Celtics will need that firepower from their Sixth Man of the Year candidate against the Knicks on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Pritchard (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact After missing Sunday's game against the 76ers for his first absence of the season, Pritchard is no longer appearing on the injury report. The guard holds averages of 10.8 points, 3.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.2 three-pointers over his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday due to illness Pritchard (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report and will miss his first game of the season. In his absence, Sam Hauser and Jaden Springer are candidates for extra minutes. Pritchard's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Pritchard (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Pritchard is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season due to the non-COVID illness. If the sharpshooter is sidelined Sunday, Sam Hauser and Jaden Springer could see an uptick in playing time. Over his last five outings, Pritchard has averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in loss Pritchard closed with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 114-112 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Derrick White (leg) was unavailable and Al Horford (toe) was later reported as a late scratch, allowing Pritchard to be a bit more involved than usual. This game could give Pritchard a confidence boost, as he was held to single-digit points in his previous three games while shooting a combined 8-of-27 from the field.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ime Udoka told Payton Pritchard to stay ready, and he's happy the Celtics guard seized his opportunity - The Boston Globe Udoka, now coaching the Rockets, saw Pritchard step into an important role as the Celtics marched to the 2022 NBA Finals before losing to th...

JANUARY 28 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Quiet again Saturday Pritchard finished with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 122-107 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Pritchard scored single digits for the seventh time in the past 11 games, continuing his downward trend after a red-hot start to the season. Although he continues to serve as the primary sixth-man for the Celtics, his contributions have taken a noticeable hit. Over the past month, he has averaged a modest 11.9 points, 3.8 assists and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up for Boston Pritchard registered 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 125-85 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Pritchard finished one assist shy of a double-double in one of his best all-around performances of the season. This game was over in a hurry, but only three of Pritchard's points came in garbage time in the fourth quarter. The guard is trending up with averages of 13.8 points, 4.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 three-pointers over his last five games.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics hand Warriors most lopsided home loss since 1962

The Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.

JANUARY 21

Strikes for 20 off bench Saturday Pritchard logged 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-115 overtime loss to the Hawks.

Impact It's the second time in the last three games Pritchard has hit for 20 points, although the fifth-year guard managed just four points in between. His role on the bench can make him feast or famine from game to game, but over his last 12 contests, Pritchard is averaging 12.8 points, 3.5 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.8 threes and 0.7 steals in 25.6 minutes.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with 20 points in loss Pritchard posted 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, two boards and a steal in 31 minutes of action in the 110-97 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.

Impact The fifth-year guard averaged just 5.8 points, 2.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds on 21.7 percent shooting from deep over the four games prior to Wednesday's contest, but was able to find his form against the Raptors. He finished as the team's leading scorer in the loss and came away with his second 20-point performance of the month to this point. Pritchard will look to build off this outing Friday against the Magic, although it's worth noting he only had seven points, three rebounds and one assist in their last meeting.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just 11 minutes Pritchard finished Sunday's 105-92 loss to the Thunder with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes.

Impact The Celtics tightened up their rotation for this clash against the Thunder, resulting in a season-low 11 minutes for Pritchard. It obviously didn't help his case that he missed all five of his shots. His fantasy managers can chalk this up as a dud, as he's been pretty reliable this season with averages of 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 3.6 three-pointers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE