But Pritchard has been making that buzz all while playing within his role on the team, a fact that impressed Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla after a recent Boston win over the Detroit Pistons.

The Boston Celtics entered Wednesday night’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers riding high after a gritty 110-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Payton Pritchard humbled by winning the Sixth Man of the Year honors, ... Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Pritchard’s consistency, ... today he was able to get on the court,” Mazzulla said.

NEW YORK -- Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Saturday that the days leading up to Game 3 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks were not difficult whatsoever. Yes, the ...

Still, what stood out most to Joe Mazzulla after the game was Pritchard’s impact on the defensive end. ... Payton Pritchard coming off the bench for 19,” Mosely said.

Pritchard did so in a postseason career-high 34 minutes. After the game, head coach Joe Mazzulla said the extended minutes were a result of Jrue Holiday getting into foul trouble. “Our sub ...

NEW YORK -- Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Saturday that the days leading up to Game 3 of their first-round series against the New York Knicks were not difficult whatsoever. Yes, the ...