The Boston Celtics earned a thrilling 128-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, thanks to historic performances from role players Payt

Derrick White has proven his worth time and time again to the Celtics organization, and Pritchard has put himself as the leader of the pack in the Sixth Man Of the Year award race. Having complementary players like the two guards only makes Boston a bigger threat as they playoffs inch closer.

Pritchard, a four-year star for the Ducks before being drafted by the Celtics in 2020, exploded for 43 points—his career-high as a pro. Meanwhile, White added 41, surpassing a record set just a week prior by Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who combined for 83 points in a loss to Cleveland.