But with starters Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sitting out Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the duo raised their games to a level never before seen in NBA history.

Boston Celtics guards Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made history Wednesday night. The duo combined for 84 points and became the first Celtics teammates to score 40 points each in the same game. Pritchard made 10 three-pointers and scored 43 points on the night,

Payton Pritchard, Derrick White make team history in win over Blazers. Payton Pritchard (43) and Derrick White (41) become Boston's 1st duo to score 40+ in the same ga

Payton Pritchard (41) and Derrick White (41) become first Celtics teammates to have 40+ points in the same game, per @Stathead. And there have been some Celtics

Payton Pritchard (41) and Derrick White (41) become first Celtics teammates to have 40+ points in the same game, per @Stathead. And there have been some Celtics

Celtics guard Derrick White and Payton Pritchard combined to make franchise history during the team’s game against the Blazers.

A historic 3-point explosion by Payton Pritchard and Derrick White led the shorthanded Celtics to a 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers.