Pritchard might not strike you as a bookworm. But if you guard him, you might be stricken in the chest to create space for his shot, inflected by what he read.

The Thunder shot only 3-of-16 from beyond the arc, tying the fewest 3-point makes of any team in any game this season. It was also the first time a team had only made three 3-pointers in an NBA Finals game and won since Boston did so in Game 5 of the 2010 NBA Finals, which happened exactly 15 years earlier.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates with Derrick White, left, after hitting a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

Could the Boston Celtics extend Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis? Given his injury history and recent performance for the Celtics, it is understandable if fans of the team are not exactly enthusiastic about such a prospect. But is there any scenario such a move would actually make sense for not only Boston but Porzingis as well?

Video shows Celtics star Jayson Tatum spotted vacationing during the offseason as he continues recovery from his Achilles injury.

Uncover the journey of Payton Pritchard with the Celtics and his newfound ability that could redefine his role this season.

On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics small forward Bruce Bowen was born in Merced, California in 1970. Bowen played his collegiate ball with Cal State Fullerton and was signed by the Miami Heat in 1997 after several stints playing overseas,