Payton Pritchard is taking over NBA with Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard is taking over the NBA with the Boston Celtics
You do not need to be a fan of the Boston Celtics to be dialed in to the meteoric rise of backup Boston combo guard Payton Pritchard.
Payton Pritchard thinks some opponents better think twice before trying to keep pace with Celtics’ 3-point barrage
ORLANDO — The impact of Payton Pritchard on this year’s Celtics team has been perhaps the biggest surprise. The fourth-year guard is a frontrunner for Sixth Man of the Year award and has become a fan favorite because of his ability to hit threes in bunches.
Payton Pritchard: Celtics will continue to shoot threes because they’re ‘the best’ at it
The Massachusetts club is the most frequent at these attempts, leading the NBA with a historically prolific 51.3 attempts per contest. However, it’s not only about shooting, it is also about precision, as the Celtics 18.8 made threes per game are the most converted this year, at 36.7%.
15 minutes of Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man of the Year-worthy play with the Boston Celtics
The the University of Oregon alum has launched himself to the front of the race for the NBA's 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award.
Can Payton Pritchard close games for the Boston Celtics?
In order for him to get that honor, he would need to eclipse the case for one of Jrue Holiday or Derrick White, which seems implausible. Or is it?
Payton Pritchard is reaching new heights with the Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard is reaching new heights with the Boston Celtics so far this season. The the University of Oregon native has firmly taken the lead in the NBA's race for the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year award, and has even begun to insert himself into the thick of the race for the league's Most Improved Player award as well.
NBA News: Payton Pritchard defends Celtics’ strategy against critics
The Boston Celtics, currently ranked third in the NBA, have established themselves as one of the league’s best teams this season. Despite their success, they have faced heavy criticism for their strategy,
Celtics' Payton Pritchard drops 'best' admission on Boston 3-point shooting
Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard could see teams not shooting as many 3-pointers, but that doesn't include his squad.
Payton Pritchard has become one of NBA's elite 3-point shooters with the Boston Celtics
Backup Boston Celtics combo guard Payton Pritchard has become one of the NBA's elite 3-point shooters this season. So far, his offensive transformation as a nearly limitless threat from beyond the arc has transformed the the University of Oregon alum into not only the leading 2025 Sixth Man of the Year candidate,
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Quiet in loss
Pritchard finished with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to the Magic. Pritchard was held to single-digit points for the second game in a row.
Ex-NBA player's Payton Pritchard admission will catch Celtics fans' attention
Payton Pritchard has been turning heads this season for the Celtics, and an ex-NBA player gave the guard his flowers.
Celtics Payton Pritchard Drops Unfiltered Message For Armchair 3-Point Critics
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Da Silva’s late 3 preserves Magic’s 108-104 comeback win over Tatum-less Celtics
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Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum Disrespect, Former Guard Could Return, Depth Injuries
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Deciding why the Celtics lost to the Magic
Say the Boston Celtics lost to an Orlando Magic team with no players on it. It was… (choose one response) …a statistical ...
Patrick Beverley: LeBron James is also to blame for NBA’s volume of threes
"The NBA decline happened under your tenure," Pat responded to LeBron's remarks about this overabundance of attempts.
Celtics' Sam Hauser: Receives light minutes in return
Hauser (back) played 16 minutes off the bench and finished with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in Monday's 108-104 loss to the Magic.