The Celtics’ Sixth Man of the Year led the team in scoring on Saturday afternoon in a critical Game 3 — while setting a new playoff career-high in minutes and points.

A night like this is for savoring. A night like this is for treasuring.

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson took a public shot at Bill Simmons this week over his criticism of the network.

NEW YORK — Payton Pritchard scored in many ways for the Celtics during the regular season despite his modest size. However, in his first two games this series against the Knicks, he became a bit of a one-trick pony. 14 of his 15 shot attempts were from 3 ...

Jefferson called out Simmons right off the bat, saying 'Pritch Please' as he shared his list of grievances with the podcaster. Jefferson led the Nets to the 2002 and 2003 NBA Finals during his time in New Jersey alongside Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles and others.

Pritchard supplied 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 121-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jayson Tatum wasn't able to return to Game 4 due to an apparent right lower-leg injury,

Payton Pritchard and the Celtics' supporting cast were the difference in Boston's lopsided Game 3 win over the Knicks.

Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the