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Celtics' make a winning start to preseason with 107-103 win over Denver Nuggets
Whatever the reason, basketball-starved Celtics fans were likely rejoicing on Friday, Oct. 4, as their team defeated the Denver Nuggets 107-103 in a preseason game in Abu Dhabi. Another happy tidbit is that the two teams will go toe-to-toe again on Sunday, Oct. 6, giving basketball fans the dopamine hit they've all been waiting for.
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After using their four usual perimeter starters with Kornet and Xavier Tillman for the entire first quarter, the Celtics began the second quarter with a bench unit. Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh were both in the lineup, suggesting they could have an early leg up on earning whatever opportunities exist behind Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA’s preseason opener at Abu Dhabi
The NBA returned to the Persian Gulf on Friday for the third consecutive year. The preseason schedule for the 2023-24 season opened with the Boston Celtics beating the Denver Nuggets 107-103 in a matchup of the two most recent championship clubs.
Game Recap: Celtics outlast Nuggets in preseason opener
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (21 pts) led the way as Boston defeated Denver in a matchup of the 2 most recent championship clubs.
Payton Pritchard dominates as the Boston Celtics beat the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi
Pritchard stood out among all players on the roster, even considering the fact that the starters played in limited minutes on both sides.
Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Scores game-high 21 points
Pritchard averaged a career-high 9.6 points per game in 2023-24 while making 38.5 percent of his threes, so he should be a reliable weapon off the bench for Boston, though his fantasy upside will be minimal if he continues to play almost exclusively off the bench.
Payton Pritchard worked on these skills during summer workouts
Payton Pritchard's offseason improvement showed up in his performance during the Celtics' preseason opener in Abu Dhabi.
Payton Pritchard shines in Celtics win over Nuggets | Still Poddable
Join Jay King and Brian Robb as they dive into the highlights of the Boston Celtics' thrilling 107-100 preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi! In this episode of Still Poddable, they break down standout performances from players like Payton Pritchard,
Game Recap: Celtics 107, Nuggets 103
Payton Pritchard led all scorers with 21 points (6-12 3pt. FG), four rebounds, and six assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum added 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the victory. Nikola Jokic (14 points,
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Boston Celtics backup point guard Payton Pritchard was the star of the team’s preseason opener win against the Denver Nuggets. The 26-year-old, who is the primary backup to Jrue Holiday, finished 6-of-13 shooting,
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