Payton Pritchard and Rob Williams shine in Celtics 108-107 loss to Pacers

Brad Stevens is playing the kids

The Celtics lost a close one last night to the Indiana Pacers, the final score at 108-107. One bright spot was the play of rookie Payton Pritchard and third-year man, Rob Williams.

It is obvious that coach Brad Stevens is intent on developing Pritchard into a player that can offer significant production - even right away. And that's what the rookie did last night, never missing a shot. He scored 13 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from behind the arc. He added two assists, two steals and a team-high plus/minus of +9. He plays like he has been in the NBA for a few years.

Payton Pritchard is playing with a lot of poise. Great way to close out a quarter pic.twitter.com/uchxseYDf4
— Efrain Ramos (@efraincarmelo) December 28, 2020

Rob Williams came away after playing the best game of his career. He totaled 12 points, four boards, one assist, four steals and two blocks while hitting on 6-of-7 from the field. He was active and focused in this contest, and he gave us a taste of what he may have in store for this season.

Brad Stevens is letting the kids play. With 22 minutes of floor time, this is Rob Williams best game as a Celtic.

Robert Williams III Highlights vs Indiana Pacers (12 pts, 4 reb, 4 stl, ... https://t.co/9kNzTdC5az via @YouTube
— Tom Lane (@CelticsSentinel) December 28, 2020

Despite the losing record (1-2) early in the season, Stevens seems to be thinking player-development as opposed to any major trades. Rob and Payton played a combined 45 minutes last night - and both helped keep The Green in contention. Pritchard looked like he has been on this team for several seasons, and Williams III found his niche - at least for last night. They seem to be a significant part of The Green's hope for this season.

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