
Celtics Overcome Heat with Depth and Determination Amid Injury Concerns
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard showcased his competitive spirit and scoring prowess in a 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat, scoring 25 points off the bench and engaging in some verbal exchanges with Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Pritchard, who has been making a strong case for Sixth Man of the Year, became the first NBA player this season to score 20-plus points in four consecutive games off the bench. Despite his on-court intensity, Pritchard emphasized his respect for the Heat, attributing his actions to competitiveness.













