If the West Linn, Oregon native starts hitting his treys, Boston's recent fortunes might take a quick turn for the better.

A season-best 3-point performance and big nights from their top three propelled the Celtics to a blowout win over the undermanned Grizzlies.

The Celtics complied their best shooting performance in 2025-26, earning their largest margin of victory this season.

Jordan Walsh has played the best basketball of his career in the past week, leading to him getting his first start of the season.

And players like Neemias Queta, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have had to step into larger roles than they are used to, all of which has combined to spark a lot more losses than Boston fans are used to in recent years and some pretty egregious shooting slumps.

Yes, you can. To listen to Friday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

As the Boston Celtics adapt to a new style and increased responsibilities, they're showcasing the joy that comes from watching people grow from a fresh approach.

Payton Pritchard has been shouldering a significant amount of the playmaking responsibility for the Boston Celtics

Pritchard entered the season struggling with a career-low 21.3% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, a significant drop that has impacted the Celtics' overall offensive rhythm. The team's initial struggles were highlighted by back-to-back losses,