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Celtics just got huge Payton Pritchard realization they desperately needed

After his 42-point game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics should feel confident in Payton Pritchard as a No. 2 scoring option behind Jaylen Brown.

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With his 42-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Payton Pritchard finally showed what the Boston Celtics have been waiting for: Proof that he can be so much more than what he’s been this year. Pritchard is more than a sixth man. He’s more than a starter.