In a Sunday showdown at the Crypto.com Center, the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89. Payton Pritchard led the way with 30 points, 8 assists, and a buzzer‑beating triple before halftime. The win marked Pritchard's third straight outing with 25 or more points off the bench and his first 30‑point game of the month.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown said in the locker room that Pritchard has "caught fire" in the second half of the season and has "figured it out." Brown added that Pritchard's rise to an All‑Star level has been a key factor in Boston's 7‑1 run in February and their 37‑19 overall record.