There’s something special about watching Payton Pritchard with the clock ticking down. The Boston Celtics guard has turned end-of-quarter heaves into an art form, and the 2025-26 season is proving to be his most dramatic yet.

After averaging under 10 points per game in his first four NBA seasons, Pritchard exploded onto the scene as the league’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2024-25. But it’s his knack for beating the buzzer that truly sets him apart. Remember those two half-court daggers against the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023-24 NBA Finals? That was just the beginning.

Now 28 years old, the former Oregon star has elevated his game to new heights. Whether it’s a deep three from the logo or a crafty step-back at the horn, Pritchard has a sixth sense for when the moment matters most.

Here’s a look at some of his best end-of-quarter shots from the 2025-26 campaign—moments that have Celtics fans jumping out of their seats and opponents shaking their heads in disbelief.