"And no player was more impactful offensively in the Celtics' win over the Raptors than Payton Pritchard. Pritchard scored a game-high 33 points with 10 assists, and came up three rebounds shy of a triple double. Brown has been the offensive spark plug all season for the Celtics, averaging nearly 30 points per game this season. But Pritchard had no issue assuming that role for one night."
"Pritchard is also becoming lethal in ways that don't revolve around his three point jumper. His midrange fadeaway has become a key part of his game, and he has been lethal shooting in the paint outside of the restricted area. He went 6 of 7 shooting from that area of the floor on Saturday, and on the season is shooting over 64 percent from there."
Payton Pritchard produced a game-high 33 points and 10 assists while nearly recording a triple-double in the Celtics' win without Jaylen Brown. Pritchard has taken on an expanded role as a full-time starter after roster changes and has posted career highs in points, assists, and rebounds. Three-point accuracy has declined from 40.7% in 2024 to about 33% this season, but Pritchard has improved other scoring areas. The guard has developed a reliable midrange fadeaway and strong paint scoring outside the restricted area, showing he can sustain over 30 minutes and quality play.
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