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Celtics' Payton Pritchard draws praise for fourth quarter explosion
Payton Pritchard's fourth-quarter exploits secured a sixth-straight win for the Boston Celtics on Friday, Nov. 29. The fifth-year guard dropped 19 points in the final 12 minutes of play as he took over the game and willed his team to victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Payton Pritchard’s impact for Celtics is huge, particularly one offensive rebound
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."
Payton Pritchard keeps Celtics hopes alive in NBA Cup
Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston rally for a 138-129 win in Chicago. It was Boston’s seventh straight win and pulls them within a game of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also keeps the Celtics in contention for a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum throws support behind Payton Pritchard's 6MOY campaign
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.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard earns award-winning take from Jayson Tatum
Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes Payton Pritchard can win Sixth Man of the Year, especially after torching the Bulls.
Celtics star gushes over Payton Pritchard after Bulls win
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard drives to the basket for a layup past Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP
Celtics' Payton Pritchard gets his own ESPN highlight package
A 19-point fourth quarter from Payton Pritchard was the difference maker, as Billy Donovan's team kept responding to Boston's offensive runs, keeping the game tight until midway through the final 12 minutes of play.
Jayson Tatum scores 35, Payton Pritchard adds 29, as Celtics outlast Bulls 138-129
Jayson Tatum scored 35 and Payton Pritchard added 29 as the Celtics outlasted the Bulls, 138-129, on Friday. Read more on Boston.com.
Jayson Tatum is all-in on Payton Pritchard's 6MOY candidacy
Pritchard may struggle to be voted as the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year due to the amount of talent on Boston's roster. It's the same issue Tatum faces with his candidacy for the MVP Award. Nevertheless, the fifth-year guard is doing his best to make his case undeniable.
Celtics escape Bulls behind fourth-quarter surge from Payton Pritchard, keeping NBA Cup wild-card hopes alive
Pritchard scored 19 of his 29 points in the first 6:35 of the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 35 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Both players connected for seven 3-pointers.
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Payton Pritchard, Sixth Man of the Year? ‘Easily,’ Jaylen Brown says
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Celtics guard continues 6th Man of the Year run as ‘superstar in his role’
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Derrick White on how he wants to be the fastest player on the Boston Celtics roster
Fans of the Boston Celtics are used to Payton Pritchard zooming up and down the floor (thus the nickname "Fast PP") as the ...