Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and Derrick White tossed in a career-high 41 to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics to a 128-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, takes a 3-pointer over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston.
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White both posted career-highs with a combined 84 points in the Celtics win over the Blazers Wednesday night.
The Portland Trail Blazers' 128-118 loss Wednesday at the Boston Celtics included some impressive shooting performances. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White set a Boston Celtics record by becoming the franchise’s first duo to each make at least nine threes.
Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and knocked down a career-best 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday night. Derrick White added career highs with 41 points and nine 3s to lead Boston to its eighth victory in 10 games,
The Boston Celtics fended off the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on Wednesday, largely thanks to standout performances from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. The tandem of guards combined to make some incredible franchise history in the win.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke on the career-best performances of Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made both Celtics and NBA history with their performances in Wednesday's win over the Trail Blazers.