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Payton Pritchard becomes just third Celtic to reach stunning playoff feat
TL;DR
Payton Pritchard led the Boston Celtics to a 128-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, giving them a 3-1 series lead. He became just the third Celtic in franchise history to achieve a notable playoff feat.
Key points
- Payton Pritchard was the leading scorer in the game
- Celtics lead the series 3-1 against the 76ers
- Boston secured two road victories
- Only 4% of teams trailing 3-1 have come back in playoffs
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The Boston Celtics are heading back home with control of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, leading 3-1 after a dominant 128-96 win on Sunday night.
That result secured two road victories and leaves Boston in a commanding position, with history showing only 4% of teams trailing 3-1 manage to complete a comeback.
Amid that statement performance, Payton Pritchard stole the spotlight as the game’s leading scorer, delivering a display that placed him in a rare category in franchise playoff history.
Payton Pritchard enters exclusive Celtics company with 32-point effort
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Pritchard became just the third player in Celtics playoff history to score 30 or more points off the bench, finishing with 32 in a decisive Game 4 showing.
According to ESPN, only Kevin McHale, who achieved the feat twice, and Eddie House have previously reached that mark for Boston.
Both McHale and House played important roles in championship-winning teams.
Pritchard’s scoring burst provided a major boost to Boston’s offence, maintaining intensity even with the second unit and stretching Philadelphia’s defensive structure.
Q&A
What playoff record did Payton Pritchard achieve with the Celtics?
Payton Pritchard became just the third player in Boston Celtics franchise history to reach a significant playoff milestone.
How did the Celtics perform against the 76ers in their latest game?
The Celtics won 128-96 against the 76ers, securing a commanding 3-1 lead in the playoff series.
What are the chances of a team coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs?
Historically, only 4% of teams trailing 3-1 in a playoff series have managed to complete a comeback.