Payton Pritchard scores 30 points off the bench in Celtics win

Fantasy basketball: Pritchard posted 30 points, three threes and two steals in 35 minutes off the bench Friday, a strong showing that matches his established…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 31, 2026

Payton Pritchard scored 30 points on 9-17 shooting with three rebounds, three assists, two steals, three threes and a perfect 9-9 from the line in 35 minutes off the bench Friday, October 30, as Boston beat Chicago 125-111.

The output represents a strong night for Pritchard, who averaged 17.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.7 threes in 32.4 minutes last season over 78 games. The scoring volume stands out, though the peripherals came in lighter than his usual floor. He offers balanced category help in nine-category leagues and ranks 150th overall with a projection of 25.0 fantasy points per game in default points scoring.

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Payton Pritchard

Pritchard's 30 points came on efficient shooting, with the 9-17 mark from the field pairing well with his flawless free-throw performance. The three made threes and two steals add category depth, though his three turnovers and zero blocks matched his season-long profile. His 35 minutes off the bench reflect Boston's rotation choices rather than any change in role, as he has started zero games this season after starting 63 per cent of contests last year.

Through five games this season, Pritchard is averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 27.8 minutes per game, a slight step back in minutes and peripherals from last year's 32.4 minutes and fuller stat line. His 19.4 per cent usage rate and 63.3 per cent true shooting underpin steady scoring efficiency. Boston has one game left this week, Friday, with no games scheduled next week.

What to do

• Hold Pritchard in all formats as a top-150 asset who delivers scoring and threes with solid efficiency.

• Start him Friday when Boston plays its final game of the week.

• Monitor his minutes and role in the games after next week, as his current 27.8-minute average trails last season's workload.

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