When speaking to the media after the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard's fearlessness and exceptional offensive talent. The All-Star forward also threw his support behind Pritchard's early push for Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.

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The key to him is he finds different ways to impact games,” Joe Mazzulla said. “He’s grown as a player over the course of his career."