Payton Pritchard and Derrick White mixed for 19 3-pointers within the crew’s 128-118 win over the Blazers – probably the most ever made by a pair of teammates in a recreation.
It was additionally the primary time in historical past two C’s gamers each scored 40+ in a recreation AND the duo each completed with profession highs in factors and three’s.
Pritchard had 43 factors on 10-16 capturing from three, whereas White had 41 factors on 9-17 from three they usually have been fairly comfortable about it.
“Unbelievable,” Pritchard stated. “It was superb to observe, as a result of a few of the pictures (White) was hitting have been unbelievable too and he wasn’t hitting no rim, simply straight water. So undoubtedly enjoyable to be on the market with him and do it on a particular evening like this.”
White was simply as elated as his teammate Pritchard, however made positive to not steer away from the duty at hand – profitable one other chip.
“Tonight was enjoyable, however like, we all know what the larger image is, and we all know what we’re working for and what we’re working in the direction of,” White stated.
“And so, I imply, it’s not about me, and it by no means shall be about me. And so regardless of the crew wants, no matter it’s that evening, I gotta do it and simply assist us win video games.”
The duo put the crew on their again since Jayson Tatum (proper shoulder impingement), Kristaps Porzingis (sickness), and Jrue Vacation (proper hand mallet finger) have been all out and their coach Joe Mazzulla couldn’t have been prouder.
“They have been great,” Mazzulla stated. “I feel with the fellows out and taking part in in opposition to a extremely good Portland crew, we knew we would have liked to have guys step up.
“The best way these two guys performed simply reveals so much about who they’re. They do numerous the soiled stuff after we’re absolutely wholesome. They do numerous the issues for the crew, and to have an evening like this the place these two can present what they’re able to was huge for us. So we’re fortunate to have them, and it was numerous enjoyable to observe them try this.”
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