Pritchard and White combined for 84 points, becoming the first Celtics teammates to reach the 40-point mark in the same game, and the first duo in NBA history to connect on at least nine 3-pointers.
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.
The Boston Celtics are gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. This historic rivalry carries added significance this season, with both teams sitting at second place in their respective conferences and the Lakers riding an eight-game winning streak.
Boston Celtics guards Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made history Wednesday night. The duo combined for 84 points and became the first Celtics teammates to score 40 points each in the same game.
Fully recovered from his prolonged January slump, Derrick White helped the Celtics stiff-arm a spirited Knicks comeback in their latest win. Here’s how:
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