Payton Pritchard shined in the Boston Celtics' 124-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 28 points with eight three-pointers. After the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard’s impact off the bench, endorsing him for Sixth Man of the Year.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard delivered a standout performance on Thursday night, leading his team to a dominant 124-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Detroit PistonsPritchard erupted for 28 points and 4 assists in 31 minutes, knocking down 8 three-pointers on 15 attempts.
His impressive display drew high praise from Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who strongly endorsed Pritchard for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award.
"He's unbelievable, what he brings to the team on a given night, especially off the bench," Tatum said after the game. "We got a few weeks left, but he got to be Sixth Man of the Year."
Pritchard has been a key contributor for Boston all season, with averages of 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists through 54 games.
He has been a consistent threat from beyond the arc, shooting 41.1% from three-point range. Thursday’s game marked his 17th 20-point performance of the season.
With the win, the Celtics improved to 40-16, holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference and trailing the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers by 5.5 games.
Boston will look to extend its four-game winning streak when they host the New York Knicks in a crucial division matchup on Sunday.
