Payton Pritchard Scores 36 Points Off Bench As Celtics Handle Hawks At Home
Boston is now 49-24 on the season.
Payton Pritchard Scores 36 Points Off Bench As Celtics Handle Hawks At Home originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night at TD Garden despite Jaylen Brown being sidelined by left Achilles tendinitis.
Boston improved to 49-24 while Atlanta dropped to 41-33. Payton Pritchard led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds and four assists off the bench; he was 13-of-23 from the field and 6-of-11 from 3-point range -- a very efficient shooting night. Jayson Tatum added an all-around performance of 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Clock winding down? PUT IT IN PAYTON PRITCHARD’S HANDS. 😤 Scoop lay just out of the reach of the defender to beat the 1Q horn!
pic. twitter. com/5MZQL1Dvx2 — NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2026 The Hawks built a 60-55 halftime edge thanks to a balanced attack.