Former Oregon Ducks star and current Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard put on a historic performance against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. His career-high 43 points and 10 three-p

The Boston Celtics have made a habit of setting offensive records over the past several years. Their 122.2 offensive rating a season ago is the best any team has ever posted over a full season. They are on track to break records for both 3-point attempts and 3-pointers made this season.

Boston Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard made stunning history in the Celtics' 128–118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. During a career night for both players, Pritchard came off the bench and scored 43 points and drilled 10 three-pointers as White recorded 41 points with nine three-pointers.

Pritchard and White combined for 84 points, becoming the first Celtics teammates to reach the 40-point mark in the same game, and the first duo in NBA history to connect on at least nine 3-pointers.

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W ith his team missing three starters in Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Jayson Tatum, guard Payton Pritchard put on a performance of a lifetime against his hometown Portlan