Payton Pritchard had an impressive performance, scoring 43 points and hitting 10 three-pointers in the Boston Celtics' 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers. Despite being one three-pointer away from tying the franchise record, Pritchard chose not to pursue the record, emphasizing respect for the game and his teammates. Alongside him, Derrick White also achieved a career-high of 41 points, making them the first teammates in NBA history to each score at least 40 points and sink at least 9 three-pointers in a single game, showcasing their significant contributions.
"I feel like that's disrespectful to the game, disrespectful to my teammates... then it sets a new standard," Pritchard said, demonstrating respect for the game and his teammates.
"The way those two played showed a lot about who they are... to have a night like this where those two can show what they are capable of was big for us." -- Coach Joe Mazzulla on Pritchard and White's performance.
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