Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and Derrick White tossed in a career-high 41 to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics to a 128-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

But with starters Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sitting out Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the duo raised their games to a level never before seen in NBA history.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, takes a 3-pointer over Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston.

The Portland Trail Blazers' 128-118 loss Wednesday at the Boston Celtics included some impressive shooting performances. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White set a Boston Celtics record by becoming the franchise’s first duo to each make at least nine threes.

Boston Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard made stunning history in the Celtics' 128–118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. During a career night for both players, Pritchard came off the bench and scored 43 points and drilled 10 three-pointers as White recorded 41 points with nine three-pointers.

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and knocked down a career-best 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday night. Derrick White added career highs with 41 points and nine 3s to lead Boston to its eighth victory in 10 games,

The Boston Celtics fended off the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on Wednesday, largely thanks to standout performances from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. The tandem of guards combined to make some incredible franchise history in the win.

Pritchard and White combined for 84 points, becoming the first Celtics teammates to reach the 40-point mark in the same game, and the first duo in NBA history to connect on at least nine 3-pointers.

Payton Pritchard and Derrick White have been mostly glue guys during their time with the Boston Celtics, filling in gaps and providing sparks when necessary.

Former Oregon Duck and current Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard was seemingly unstoppable during the Boston Celtics' 128-118 win over the Portland