The Boston Celtics delivered a commanding performance against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at San Francisco‘s Chase Center, highlighted by Payton Pritchard‘s milestone achievement. Pritchard surpassed Ray Allen to claim the sixth spot on the Celtics’ all-time 3-pointers list, according to Boston coverage manager Taylor Snow.
Pritchard’s Journey to a Franchise Scoring Landmark
Heading into the game, the former Oregon Ducks star had made 797 three-pointers in his Boston career and needed just one more to equal Allen’s mark. Having spent his entire NBA tenure with the Celtics, the 28-year-old guard steadily grew into a dependable offensive option. With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury, Pritchard’s role expanded, and he consistently delivered solid scoring as a starter.
Through the first 53 games of the 2025-26 NBA season, Pritchard posted career-best averages with 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while sinking 2.6 three-pointers each outing. Defenses have increasingly focused on him in Tatum’s absence, yet Pritchard continues to provide reliable scoring to keep Boston competitive among the league’s elite.
Outlook for Pritchard and Celtics’ 3-Point Rankings
Under contract with the Celtics until 2028, Pritchard is positioned to climb higher on the franchise’s three-point list. The next target is Marcus Smart, who ranks fifth with 911 made threes. Boston’s all-time leader remains Paul Pierce, who holds an impressive 1,823 three-pointers with the franchise. As the season progresses, Pritchard’s continued production will be crucial for Boston’s pursuit of success without their star forward.
“Pritchard has grown into one of the more reliable offensive weapons of the team.” ?Taylor Snow, Boston Coverage Manager
Payton Pritchard moves past Ray Allen on Boston's all-time 3PM list. He's the 6th Celtic to reach 800 career threes.
1. Paul Pierce – 1,823
2. Jayson Tatum – 1,546
3. Jaylen Brown – 1,246
4. Antoine Walker – 937
5. Marcus Smart – 911
6. Payton Pritchard – 800
7. Ray Allen – 798 pic.twitter.com/UvXgGHu0A6— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) February 20, 2026
