In Game 3 of the conference semifinals, Payton Pritchard excelled, scoring 23 points and hitting five 3-pointers in a 115-93 victory over the Knicks. His increased playing time, up to 35 minutes, was a result of Jrue Holiday's foul trouble. Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Pritchard's performance, particularly how he adapted after a rough start. Pritchard noted the importance of confidence in shooting, disregarding outside criticism as the Celtics sought to refine their three-point shooting strategy after prior lead-blowing games.
Pritchard emphasized the need for confidence in shooting and the importance of not second-guessing a good shot amidst previous criticisms of the team's shooting strategy.
Mazzulla praised Pritchard's performance, explaining his choice to play him more due to Holiday's foul trouble, highlighting the flexibility of their substitution patterns.
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