Payton Pritchard, young Celtics stars step up | The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor, senior NBA analyst for Yahoo Sports, talks with Daman Rangoola about Boston's win Monday against Milwaukee – fueled by the team's young stars – that gave the team a 4-0 start to the season. Listen to the full conversation on The Kevin O'Connor Show and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

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The Celtics and Bucks were pretty close in the first half.

The Celtics ran away in the second half, 1, 19, 108 on Monday night, and D and I felt tonight watching the Celtics Bucks, the disparity and depth of talent you have on the Boston side, Peyton Pritchard, who is just leaving the field.

He is one of the best backup point guards in the NBA.

Luke Cornett provides 10 solid minutes as one of the better backup centers in the NBA.

First of all, I have a project for Tom Haberstroh.

Uh, can he track Peyton Pritchard's shots at the end of the quarter?

I feel like he shoots like two, 99% or something like that.

It's out of control.

He's the best player at the end of the quarter again tonight, I don't know, the stats are running through my head, but I know some Celtics beat writers have tracked it or posted it before.

I'll see if I can find it, but they're ridiculous numbers.

And of course he had the moment in the final that everyone will always remember.

But yeah, Peyton Pritchard doing that.

I mean, he's a great backup point guard.

Me, I hate the Celtics.

It's so annoying.

Peyton Pritchard.

He just finished his rookie contract but has been a continuous contributor for four straight years.

So I do that.

Like you, I mean, you get Cornett Sam Hauser, who didn't play on Monday night, it's a back and forth.

They made it with their young players coming off the bench.

It's so annoying that Marke Stevens has done so well as a leader.

It's unbelievable that I'm so far behind and by the way, Jordan Walsh could end up doing really well too.

So you have a lot of guys, Kevin Celtics back.

I, I love how they hate you when you're out here defending them, the fans hate you.

And I'll be honest, I'll be honest, I was wrong about the Celtics last year.

I was wrong, but at least I'm always honest about how I feel about the team.

So.

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