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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)
On Friday night, the Boston Celtics played the New Orleans Pelicans (at home).
The Celtics won by a score of 144-118.
Payton Pritchard 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.
Celtics Star Payton Pritchard Made History
GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics watches his shot during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Pritchard also made NBA history with his strong performance.
Real App wrote: “Payton Pritchard is now tied for the most games off the bench in NBA HISTORY with: 20+ PTS 10+ AST 5+ 3PM”
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.
Pritchard is having a productive year for Boston.
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.
Pritchard’s NBA Career
GettyPayton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics warms ups prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Pritchard had a fantastic college career that led to him being selected with the 26th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
He has spent all six years of his career playing for Boston.
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.
@Underdog wrote (on February 24): “Shots made this season with less than 2 seconds remaining in the quarter: Donovan Mitchell – 13 PAYTON PRITCHARD – 12 Jamaal Murray – 10 De’Aaron Fox – 9″
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.
Celtics Right Now
The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 55-26 record in 81 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 29-11 at home).
Following the Pelicans, the Celtics will play their final game of the 2026 regular season when they host the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
GettyHead coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics motions to his players during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on January 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Celtics are coming off a year where they lost to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in six games).
That said, they won the 2024 title (and have been to the NBA Finals twice since 2022).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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