Payton Pritchard on working to be the Celtics’ best defender, quitting alcohol, and why he never flops

The frontrunner for Sixth Player of the Year discussed his career year in an exclusive conversation with CelticsBlog.
Sun, Mar 30
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Luke Kornet’s career year punctuated in win over Spurs
Kornet’s 15 points and 16 rebounds were key in Boston’s 121-111 win over the Spurs to make the Celtics 5-0 on their west coast road trip.
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Ten takeaways from a ho-hum win on the River Walk
The Celtics handled the Spurs 121-111 in what was another successful tune-up to the postseason.
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Celtics-Spurs notebook: locker room March Madness, Luke Kornet domination, everyone’s playing through injury, plus some Maine Celtics notes
Everything you need to know from San Antonio, like Luke Kornet and Jrue Holiday’s big nights, Jaylen Brown’s lingering knee injury, Miles Norris enjoying his first road trip with the Celtics — and more.
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Luke Kornet’s dominant game leads Celtics to 121-111 win over Spurs
Luke Kornet had a career night and dominated San Antonio in the paint.
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Sat, Mar 29
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Boston Celtics (54-19) at San Antonio Spurs (31-41) Game #74 3/29/25
The Celtics look to win their 8th straight game as they take on the Spurs in San Antonio.
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A lesson in ethical hoops from Payton Pritchard
In the era of flopping, foul merchants, and stat padding, Pritchard chooses to play the game the right way.