Payton Pritchard's fourth-quarter exploits secured a sixth-straight win for the Boston Celtics on Friday, Nov. 29. The fifth-year guard dropped 19 points in the final 12 minutes of play as he took over the game and willed his team to victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston rally for a 138-129 win in Chicago. It was Boston’s seventh straight win and pulls them within a game of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also keeps the Celtics in contention for a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup.

The key to him is he finds different ways to impact games,” Joe Mazzulla said. “He’s grown as a player over the course of his career."

When speaking to the media after the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard's fearlessness and exceptional offensive talent. The All-Star forward also threw his support behind Pritchard's early push for Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes Payton Pritchard can win Sixth Man of the Year, especially after torching the Bulls.

A 19-point fourth quarter from Payton Pritchard was the difference maker, as Billy Donovan's team kept responding to Boston's offensive runs, keeping the game tight until midway through the final 12 minutes of play.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard drives to the basket for a layup past Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday Nov. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) AP

Pritchard may struggle to be voted as the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year due to the amount of talent on Boston's roster. It's the same issue Tatum faces with his candidacy for the MVP Award. Nevertheless, the fifth-year guard is doing his best to make his case undeniable.