Payton Pritchard Drops 30 Points in Boston Celtics' NBA Cup Win Over Bulls

Payton Pritchard stepped up after a challenge from head coach Joe Mazzulla, scoring a game-high 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting to lead the Boston Celtics to a 125-111 NBA Cup victory over the Chicago Bulls. Pritchard went 9-for-9 from the free-throw line, hit three 3-pointers, and recorded three rebounds and two steals. Responding to Mazzulla's push for greater defensive effort and hustle, the seventh-year guard showcased complete two-way impact in Boston's tournament-opening win.