Payton Pritchard Cleared for Monday's Game Despite Neck Spasms

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (neck) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Pistons, shedding his earlier questionable designation due to neck spasms. Pritchard was a late addition to the injury report and was initially in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign. The 27-year-old point guard has been productive in December, averaging 14.2 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in 32.2 minutes over five games. His availability means teammates Derrick White and Anfernee Simons will not see the anticipated uptick in usage.