Payton Pritchard Injury Status Update for April 20th, 2026
The Celtics got some good news today — Payton Pritchard has been cleared and is officially available to play. Payton had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Celtics.
Payton Pritchard Season Averages
The Celtics get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 80 games, Payton is averaging 17.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 32.4 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.4 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 13.8 |
Celtics Performance With & Without Payton Pritchard
The numbers tell a clear story about Payton's value to the Celtics. With Payton in the lineup this season, the team is 54-25. Without him, they've gone 2-1. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.4 vs 120.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 54-25 | 2-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.2 | 116.4 | -3.7 |
| Def Rating | 111.8 | 109.6 | -2.2 |
| Net Rating | 8.4 | 6.9 | -1.5 |
| PPG | 114.7 | 120.3 | +5.7 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Payton Pritchard Back
With Payton back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Ron Harper Jr. are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Payton again.
PPG: -11.7 | FGA: -8.1 | MPG: -7.7 | RPG: -2.7
FGA: -6.8
PPG: -9.8 | FGA: -3.7 | MPG: -10.5
Payton Pritchard Betting Trends
With Payton returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Celtics have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Pritchard) Celtics UNDER: 52-28 (+21.2u, 224.9 / -110 avg. line) Jaylen Brown REB OVER: 44-25 (+16.6u, 6.2 / -109 avg. line)
Payton is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Celtics and the rest of the league.