Fansided · Nov 16, 2025
4 Instant reactions from the Celtics near-collapse vs. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers v Boston Celtics | Maddie Meyer/GettyImagesThe Boston Celtics returned to action on Sunday with a 121-118 win over the LA Clippers. Though the Cs came out on top, this one was probably closer than they'd have hoped after taking a 24-point lead in the third quarter.
Here's what stood out.
Payton Pritchard’s three-pointer is back, for real
After Payton Pritchard’s 24-point outburst against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, he credited his new haircut for his efficient scoring night.
“Since I’ve been in college, I like the short hair playing,” he told reporters postgame. “Maybe it makes me a little bit faster.”
Man, I hope he takes good care of his barber.