who is Payton Pritchard: Celtics guard in the Oct. 26 win over Bulls
Payton Pritchard is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. On Monday, Oct. 26, he made seven of his ten three-point attempts as Boston beat the Chicago Bulls 134-99, moving to 2-1 while Chicago fell to 1-3.
Why it's in the news
Pritchard made seven of ten three-pointers in the Celtics' 134-99 win over the Bulls on Monday, Oct. 26. The result put Boston at 2-1 and Chicago at 1-3.
- Payton Pritchard — Pritchard shoots 7-for-10 as Celtics beat Bulls 134-99
Background
The Celtics are a team in the National Basketball Association, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Pritchard is a guard on that roster, meaning he mainly handles the ball and shoots from the perimeter.
In Monday's game, Boston made 21 of 44 three-point attempts as a team. Pritchard led the shooting with seven makes in ten tries. His sixth three of the night came late in the third quarter, when he stepped back against Buddy Hield of the Bulls. Jayson Tatum scored 23 points for Boston in the same game, and rookie Caleb Wilson scored 17 for Chicago.
Pritchard's shooting was a large part of Boston's margin, though the Bulls also struggled after a stronger first half. Chicago coach Tiago Splitter called a timeout after Pritchard's sixth three. Boston finished with 24 turnovers, which Chicago did not convert efficiently.
What people are asking
What team does Payton Pritchard play for?
Payton Pritchard plays for the Boston Celtics, an NBA team based in Boston.
How did Payton Pritchard shoot against the Bulls?
He made seven of ten shots from three-point range in the Celtics' 134-99 win over Chicago on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. His sixth three of that game came late in the third quarter against Buddy Hield.
What was the score of the Celtics vs. Bulls game?
Boston won 134-99 on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. The win moved the Celtics to 2-1, and the Bulls fell to 1-3.
Who scored the most points in the game?
Jayson Tatum scored 23 points for Boston. Rookie Caleb Wilson scored 17 points for Chicago.