When speaking to the media after the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard's fearlessness and exceptional offensive talent. The All-Star forward also threw his support behind Pritchard's early push for Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.

The key to him is he finds different ways to impact games,” Joe Mazzulla said. “He’s grown as a player over the course of his career."

Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes Payton Pritchard can win Sixth Man of the Year, especially after torching the Bulls.

Payton Pritchard's fourth-quarter exploits secured a sixth-straight win for the Boston Celtics on Friday, Nov. 29. The fifth-year guard dropped 19 points in the final 12 minutes of play as he took over the game and willed his team to victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Pritchard may struggle to be voted as the 2025 Sixth Man of the Year due to the amount of talent on Boston's roster. It's the same issue Tatum faces with his candidacy for the MVP Award. Nevertheless, the fifth-year guard is doing his best to make his case undeniable.