{"id":708047,"date":"2026-04-11T08:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T08:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708047\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T08:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T08:57:42","slug":"boston-celtics-star-payton-pritchard-made-nba-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708047\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Celtics Star Payton Pritchard Made NBA History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 25: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics<\/a> played the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> (at home).<\/p>\n

The Celtics won by a score of 144-118.<\/p>\n

Payton Pritchard<\/a> finished with 21 points, three rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 7\/14 from the field and 5\/9 from three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Celtics Star Payton Pritchard Made History\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics watches his shot during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Pritchard also made NBA<\/a> history with his strong performance.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote:<\/a> \u201cPayton Pritchard is now tied for the most games off the bench in NBA HISTORY with: 20+ PTS 10+ AST 5+ 3PM\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks to take a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

Pritchard is having a productive year for Boston.<\/p>\n

The former Oregon star came into the night with averages 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range in 78 games.<\/p>\n

Pritchard\u2019s NBA Career\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics warms ups prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

Pritchard had a fantastic college career that led to him being selected with the 26th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

He has spent all six years of his career playing for Boston.<\/p>\n

The 2025 6th Man of The Year has career averages of 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range in 425 games.<\/p>\n

@Underdog wrote (on February 24):<\/a> \u201cShots made this season with less than 2 seconds remaining in the quarter: Donovan Mitchell<\/a> \u2013 13 PAYTON PRITCHARD \u2013 12 Jamaal Murray \u2013 10 De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/a> \u2013 9\u2033<\/p>\n

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GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n

Celtics Right Now<\/p>\n

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 55-26 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 29-11 at home).<\/p>\n

Following the Pelicans, the Celtics will play their final game of the 2026 regular season when they host the Orlando Magic<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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GettyHead coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics motions to his players during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> at TD Garden on January 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

The Celtics are coming off a year where they lost to the New York Knicks<\/a> in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in six games).<\/p>\n

That said, they won the 2024 title (and have been to the NBA Finals twice since 2022).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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