 Pritchard Explodes for 36 as Celtics Rally Past Hawks Despite Brown’s Absence
The Boston Celtics secured a hard-fought 109–102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, powered by a breakout performance from Payton Pritchard.
Pritchard led all scorers with 36 points, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points and 12 rebounds to guide Boston despite missing All-Star Jaylen Brown due to injury.
The Celtics overcame a slow start after trailing early, catching fire in the second quarter with a barrage of three-pointers to swing momentum.
Atlanta stayed competitive behind Jalen Johnson’s 29 points and CJ McCollum’s 21, but their offense cooled late as Boston tightened its defense in the fourth quarter.
Tatum sealed the win in the final minute with clutch free throws, helping the Celtics pull away and maintain their strong position near the top of the Eastern Conference.
