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Payton Pritchard once again proves Celtics' genius with explosive performance Payton Pritchard's 36 points led the Celtics to a 109-102 win over the red-hot Hawks.

MARCH 28 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Drops 36 points in win Pritchard posted 36 points (13-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Friday's 109-102 win over the Hawks.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined, Pritchard saw increased usage and erupted for a game-high 36 points. The 28-year-old guard has been somewhat inconsistent as a scorer in March, though he has now scored in double figures in six straight games. Friday's contest marked the first time he has reached the 20-point threshold since March 2 and his first time dropping at least 30 since Feb. 22. He also knocked down at least six triples for the sixth time this season while leading the second unit in assists and rebounds.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard and Tatum help Celtics beat the Hawks 109-102 without Brown

Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Payton Pritchard & Jayson Tatum star in 109-102 Boston Celtics win over Hawks | Extended Highlights

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Scores 10 points in loss Pritchard recorded 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Pritchard continues to play a massive role for the Celtics. Over his last six games, he's averaging 32.6 minutes per contest with 14.2 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.5 three-pointers on 38.3 percent shooting from the field.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown has 30 points as Celtics rally to defeat Grizzlies 117-112

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Luka Garza added a season-high 22 points and the Boston Celtics used a fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Boston takes on Golden State after Brown's 41-point showing

Boston plays the Golden State Warriors after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Boston Celtics' 120-112 win against the Phoenix Suns

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Drains five triples off bench Pritchard ended Monday's 120-112 win over the Suns with 19 points (6-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Pritchard once again gave the Celtics a much-needed boost off the bench, finishing as the team's fourth-leading scorer while co-leading in assists with Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta. Pritchard entered Monday's game having connected on just 18.8 percent of his three-point attempts (on 6.4 3PA/G) over his last five outings, so seeing his success from beyond the arc against Phoenix was a promising sign.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown scores 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter to help Celtics beat Suns 120-112

Jaylen Brown had 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and Jayson Tatum scored 21 in his fifth game back from an Achilles tendon injury to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoe...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Sliding to second unit Saturday Pritchard won't start Saturday's game against the Wizards, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.

Impact With Derrick White (knee) back in the lineup, Pritchard will retreat to the second unit Saturday. Over 10 appearances off the bench since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old guard has averaged 15.0 points, 5.5 assists and 3.8 rebounds across 31.5 minutes per contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Washington faces Boston on 8-game road skid

Washington aims to end its eight-game road losing streak with a victory over Boston

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Pritchard is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.

Impact Pritchard is getting the start with Derrick White (knee) unavailable, and it'll be Jaylen Brown, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta joining him in the first unit for Thursday's game. As a starter this season, Pritchard owns averages of 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 three-pointers per game.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Pritchard (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.

Impact After sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, Pritchard is ready to return from a neck spasm Thursday. Over his last six games, the sharpshooter has averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per contest. Pritchard's return likely means less playing time for Ron Harper off the bench.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Pritchard is probable for Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a neck spasm, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact After missing Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, Pritchard is now expected to return to the floor Thursday. The sharpshooter has averaged 13.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per contest in his last six games.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Payton Pritchard has become the player every head coach dreams of Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has quietly emerged as the type of player that coaches around the NBA wish they had.

MARCH 11 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Won't play Tuesday Pritchard is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a neck spasm.

Impact The sharpshooter is out for only the second time all year Tuesday, and he'll look to heal up in time for Thursday's showdown with the defending-champion Thunder. With Pritchard sidelined, extra field-goal opportunities should head into the direction of Baylor Scheierman and Sam Hauser on the wing.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics must maximize Payton Pritchard's unstoppable skill in the playoffs Don't get stuck on Pritchard island.

MARCH 9 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Iffy for Tuesday Pritchard (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Pritchard is in jeopardy of missing just his second game of the season and his first since Jan. 17 due to neck spasms. If the 28-year-old guard is unable to suit up, Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez would be candidates for increased playing time off the bench, while Ron Harper could enter the rotation.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Boston, looks for 9th straight home win

San Antonio comes into a matchup against Boston after winning eight straight home games

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road

Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum was grateful that he made his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon at home in Boston

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Jaylen Brown has 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98

Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Efficient performance off bench Pritchard had 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 120-100 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Pritchard bounced back from a scoreless outing Wednesday, providing a balanced line and leading the Celtics' second unit in scoring. While his three-point shooting was slightly off, he found success inside the arc and contributed significantly on the glass and as a playmaker. Despite the return of Jayson Tatum (Achilles) to the starting lineup, Pritchard still logged 34 minutes, suggesting his role as the primary spark plug off the bench remains secure even with the team's superstar back in the mix.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland puts home win streak on the line against Boston

Cleveland is looking to prolong its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Boston

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Celtics star Jayson Tatum filled with 'gratitude' in his return to court following Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself was a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Drops a donut in heavy loss Pritchard racked up zero points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and two rebounds in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 118-89 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Pritchard went scoreless for the second time in the past three games, continuing what has been a weird stretch. It's been night and day over his past six games, scoring no more than eight points in four appearances, while dropping 22 and 25 points in the other two contests. He remains a clear hold, although managers would love to see him add some consistency to his game.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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