A rare highlight in the crushing defeat! The Celtics should improve the tactical status of the backcourt general next season

In the previous NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals G6, the New York Knicks, who returned to their home court, defeated the Boston Celtics 119-91. After this game, the Knicks locked the total score of the series at 4-2 and successfully advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. They will compete with the Indiana Pacers for a place in the finals; while the defending champion Celtics were somewhat unexpectedly eliminated in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Although the Celtics suffered a crushing defeat in this game, the team's substitute point guard Payton Pritchard actually has certain highlights. Pritchard played 27 minutes and 37 seconds in the game, made 5 of 10 shots, 1 of 4 shots from outside the three-point line, scored 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and had 2 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -17. Pritchard is one of the few players in the team with good offensive efficiency. He also seized a few opportunities to win some points through various methods. With limited shots, he also provided a lot of support for the team in terms of scoring. Pritchard also plays a certain role in passing and organizing. But the overall condition of the team is really bad. Although Prichard also showed some of his own characteristics, he still couldn't change the situation on the court with his own efforts.

In the NBA regular season this season, Pritchard made a total of 80 appearances in 82 games, averaging 28.4 minutes per game, averaging 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 1.5 fouls. He shot 47.2%, three-point shooting percentage 40.7%, and free throw shooting percentage 84.5%. In the playoffs, Prichard averaged 27.5 minutes in 11 games, with 11.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals per game, 0.8 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 45.5%, three-point shooting percentage of 40.3%, and free throw shooting percentage of 82.4%.

Prichard's performance during the playoffs was actually quite good. He was able to show his value on the offensive end, and he was able to maintain relatively stable offensive efficiency and scoring ability. Pritchard is the sixth-man winner of the season, and his improvement this season is obvious to all, and his role in the team during the regular season is also very prominent. Pritchard has always been considered a player who is not good at fighting tough battles, but it seems that he has gradually changed everyone's impression of him in this regard this season. Pritchard also proved through his performance in the playoffs that he is also capable of playing a more important role in the team. Perhaps it is time for the Celtics to adjust the team's lineup. Pritchard, who has a lower salary, may play a more important role next season.