Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios expressed his thoughts this week on Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard after the team’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, December 25. A passionate NBA enthusiast and devoted Celtics fan, Kyrgios often shares his insights and analyses of their performances online.
The TD Garden crowd witnessed a fiercely contested matchup between the Celtics and the 76ers, with the latter emerging victorious in a 118-114 thriller. Joel Embiid overcame a pregame fall to deliver an impressive 27 points and nine rebounds, shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. His teammate Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 33 points and 12 assists, while Caleb Martin added 23 crucial points for the 76ers.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum delivered a stellar performance with 32 points and 15 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Derrick White contributed 21. Despite their efforts, the team ultimately fell short. Guard Payton Pritchard, who signed a four-year, $30 million rookie extension last year, played 33 minutes but managed only 4 points and 5 assists.
After the game, former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios took to X (formerly twitter) to express his disappointment. He wrote:
“I mean Pritchards worst game of the season.”
“One of the happiest moments of my life” – Nick Kyrgios on Boston Celtics winning 2024 NBA title
Nick Kyrgios celebrated the Boston Celtics’ historic achievement as they claimed their 18th NBA title in June this year. The Celtics secured the championship with a dominant 106-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum played a pivotal role in the Celtics’ decisive victory, leading the scoring with 31 points while also contributing 11 assists and eight rebounds. Jaylen Brown earned the Finals MVP honors for his stellar performance in the series, averaging 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. The victory secured the Boston Celtics their first NBA championship in 16 years.
Kyrgios marked the occasion on his Instagram story, sharing a clip that noted the 16-year gap between the Celtics’ previous championship win and their latest victory. Kyrgios wrote:
“One of the happiest moments of my life,”
The Australian also shared a clip of Tatum proudly holding the trophy.
“Enjoy this moment bro @jaytatum0”
Nick Kyrgios has been sidelined for nearly two years due to a string of knee and wrist injuries. The Australian is set to make his return to tour-level competition at the Brisbane International, starting December 29. Kyrgios recently announced his partnership with 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic for the men’s doubles category.
