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Payton Pritchard powers C’s to thrilling victory – NBC Sports Boston
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Payton Pritchard powers C’s to thrilling victory – NBC Sports Boston

What you need to know

  • The Celtics improved to 4-0 on the season.
  • Payton Pritchard now leads the NBA in points and three-pointers made off the bench.
  • Jaylen Brown led Boston in scoring with a season-high 30 points.
  • Boston will look to remain perfect when it visits the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

Payton Pritchard put on a show for the TD Garden crowd during Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Boston Celtics guard scored 28 points while drilling eight of his 12 3-pointers, tying the franchise record for three seconds off the bench. He also had five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Jaylen Brown led the C’s in scoring with a season-high 30 points, including 21 in the second half. Jrue Holiday added 21 points on 4-of-7 shooting from deep.

It was an off night for Jayson Tatum, who had a modest 15 points on 6 of 16 from the floor (1-8 from deep). However, he made his presence felt in other ways as he had eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.

Damian Lillard (33 points) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points) followed the Bucks in a losing effort.

Next up for Boston is a trip to Indiana to take on the Pacers on Wednesday night.

Check out our live blog below for a recap of Monday’s thrilling Celtics victory.