After totaling 11 points in Boston’s first two games this month, Pritchard has scored in double figures in four straight games. Against the 76ers, the Celtics guard shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, the third straight game in which he’s made four three-pointers. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a good start to the week for Pritchard. He’ll look to extend his double-digit points streak to five when the Celtics visit the Raptors on Wednesday.
Pritchard will play through an eye abrasion and likely handle his typical workload. If Pritchard faces any limitations, Mike Conley could pick up some extra playing time.
Pritchard has an eye abrasion that could prevent him from suiting up against Charlotte. Mike Conley would likely operate as the Celtics’ backup point guard if Pritchard isn’t available, though that will likely only be in a limited capacity.
Pritchard was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury, but has since been ruled in for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks. He’s coming off a rough game where he was 0-of-7 from the field with four points in 30 minutes against the Rockets Monday.
Pritchard most recently played 30 minutes off the bench in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. If he can’t play Wednesday, Mike Conley could slide into the back end of the Celtics’ rotation, but that isn’t guaranteed. Conley should not be rostered in redraft leagues.
Given his performance in Boston’s two comfortable wins over the Bulls this week, Pritchard clearly enjoys playing against them. After putting up 28 points on Monday, the Celtics guard came off the bench to record his first 30-point game of the season. Over five games, Pritchard has been inconsistent scoring-wise, alternating between double- and single-digit outputs. He’ll look to buck that trend when the Celtics face the Magic on Sunday.
Pritchard had a rough performance on Friday, where he was held to just four points on 1-of-5 FGs. He surpassed his total for points and three-pointers through their first two games in this game alone. Pritchard is more than capable of producing to this level, though it won’t come consistently. However, he’ll continue to play a significant role off the bench and see plenty of usage.
Pritchard, who signed a two-year, $44.2 million extension on Tuesday, racked up a game-high 11 assists on Wednesday. He’s coming off his most productive season to date, posting career-best averages in points, rebounds, and assists. Pritchard finished last season as a top-100 player in 12-team formats, and fantasy managers can reasonably expect similar production in 2026-27.
The six-year vet has seen his role blossom from rotational microwave-scorer in Year 1 to key piece of Boston’s 2023-24 title run and 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year. Pritchard enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2025-26, posting career-highs with 17 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 32.6 minutes. Jayson Tatum is back in the mix to open the season, but Pritchard should remain a key scorer and playmaker, and the extension he signed is a reflection of the team’s confidence in him as a foundational franchise player.
Boston’s bench looked to be in midseason form with Pritchard carrying the bulk of the scoring workload for the non-Tatum unit as he finished the opening half with a team-high 15 points. He drained 5-of-8 attempts from three-point range and finished second on the Celtics behind Jayson Tatum with 12 shot attempts. Pritchard remains a streaky shooter capable of putting up huge scoring numbers when he’s in a groove. He’ll be a top-100 range selection in fantasy drafts this fall.
Even with Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla making three changes to his starting lineup for Game 7, Pritchard remained in his usual reserve role. A 2-of-7 night from beyond the arc prevented him from being as impactful as he can be, especially when the three-pointers are falling. Saturday night was a disappointing conclusion to what was, overall, an excellent season for Pritchard. His production picked up once he moved back into the sixth-man role, and that should be Pritchard’s responsibility for 2026-27 with a healthy Jayson Tatum in the fold. Pritchard offers a top-75 fantasy floor, but the ceiling is somewhat limited.
Similar to several other Celtics players, Prtichard struggled with his shot in Game 6. He was particularly cold from beyond the arc, which is where half of his field-goal attempts came from. Poor three-point shooting aside, he actually performed offensively, with his five assists being the most for Boston on the night. He’ll likely come off the bench on Saturday and look to provide a spark in Game 7.
On a day when starter Derrick White (6/6/3/1/2 with two three-pointers) attempted just five shots, Pritchard stepped up with one of the best outings of his postseason career. The 32 points, a playoff career-high for Pritchard, were two shy of the Celtics franchise record for most in a playoff game by a reserve, which Kevin McHale still holds. While he made too many starts to qualify for NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors, Pritchard remains one of the best reserve scorers in the league. And he reminded Philadelphia of that in Game 4. The Celtics will look to close out the series on Tuesday night.
All of Pritchard’s 15 points came on his five three-pointers. None were bigger than the one to beat the shot clock and put the Celtics up by five with less than a minute and a half remaining in regulation. Pritchard was +16 in 33 minutes on the night.
Pritchard was initially listed as doubtful and has now officially been ruled out for this game. Boston is already locked in as the No. 2 seed, so Pritchard will get some extra rest. Ron Harper Jr. should take on a large role with Pritchard out.
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The Celtics, who secured the No. 2 seed in the East with Friday’s win over the Pelicans, will sit most of their key rotation players on Sunday. Pritchard and Hauser not playing would free up additional minutes for some of Boston’s rarely used perimeter reserves, including Ron Harper Jr. As for Vučević, his absence would open a spot in the rotation for Amari Williams.
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Pritchard came off the bench, but led the Celtics with 30 minutes played. The 28-year-old point guard had 21 points on 14 attempts from the field, five three-pointers and 10 assists. Pritchard provided seventh-round per game value this season. After another great year, he’s a candidate to sit out the Celtics’ last game on Sunday since they’ve now clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
With no Jaylen Brown, the Celtics were going to need others to step up offensively on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, Pritchard answered the call, recording his first 20-point game since March 29 against the Hornets. He scored eight of his points in the third quarter, helping the Celtics erase a 12-point deficit and take a two-point lead into the fourth quarter. Pritchard’s 23 points weren’t enough to help Boston take home the victory, but they’re still well-positioned to be the No. 2 seed in the East.
Pritchard moved into the starting lineup with Derrick White (knee) sidelined. It’s no surprise the 28-year-old point guard had more of a role in the offense in this game. Pritchard even led the Celtics with 37 minutes played. His scoring was an excellent complement to Jayson Tatum, who had 32 points. The Celtics next game is Monday against the Hawks and Pritchard would have a higher ceiling again if White remains out.
Pritchard stepped up on the offensive end with Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined. He had his second-highest scoring performance of the season, surpassed only by his 42-point outing in November. Pritchard has been productive all season, though he hasn’t been as explosive as a reserve. This was a fantastic performance for him, but managers shouldn’t expect him to put together outings like this one often. However, if Brown continues to miss time, Pritchard could receive a short-term boost.
