Payton Pritchard Returns to Starting Lineup in Loss to Thunder

Payton Pritchard returned to the Celtics' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Thunder after missing Tuesday's contest due to a neck spasm. Filling in for the unavailable Derrick White, Pritchard played significant minutes but was unable to prevent a 104-102 loss, missing a long three-pointer as time expired. He has been a vital contributor recently, averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 assists over his last six appearances.