On the first night of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics decided to rest a few of their key guys, including Jayson Tatum. Joining Tatum on the inactive list were Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday as the Celtics continue to preserve their most important players’ health heading into the stretch run of the season.
Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard was more concerned with winning than breaking records during a historic win over the Trail Blazers.
As the season has progressed, Payton Pritchard has looked increasingly likely to clinch the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award.
Boston plays the Philadelphia 76ers after Payton Pritchard scored 43 points in the Boston Celtics' 128-118 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
A pair of long-time rivals meet for the fourth and likely final time this season on Thursday, March 6 when the Boston Celtics welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to TD Garden in Boston.