Four Celtics players have set career-high scoring marks in the past week. Payton Pritchard led the charge with 43 points in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers, while Derrick White added 41 points in the same game. Rookie Baylor Scheierman posted 15 points in another game, and Sam Hauser scored 33 points against the Utah Jazz.
The Boston Celtics continue to prove why they are one of the top NBA title contenders, and it’s not just their star duo, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are leading the charge.
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Brooklyn NetsOver the past week, four players from the supporting cast have stepped up with impressive career-high scoring performances, per Taylor Snow.
The first standout performance came from Payton Pritchard, who delivered a career-high 43 points in the Celtics’ 128-118 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers last Wednesday.
Coming off the bench, Pritchard was on fire, shooting 14-for-20 from the floor and knocking down 10 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc. His scoring outburst helped propel the Celtics to a crucial win.
Right alongside Pritchard, Derrick White also had a career night. White finished with 41 points, shooting 14-for-26 from the floor, including nine three-pointers.
This dynamic duo became the first Celtics players to each score 40 points in the same game, showing just how dangerous Boston's offense can be when everyone is clicking.
Next in line was rookie forward Baylor Scheierman, who posted a career-high 15 points in the Celtics' following game.
Scheierman shot 5-for-10 from the field, showing his promise as a valuable contributor to Boston's rotation.
Most recently, Sam Hauser added his name to the list with a stellar 33-point game against the Utah Jazz.
As a starter, Hauser was on fire, finishing 11-for-23 from the floor and knocking down nine three-pointers in a 114-108 win. His scoring helped keep the Celtics’ offense rolling and extended their win streak to five games.
With a 47-18 record Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference. They take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Wednesday.
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