The Celtics’ Sixth Man of the Year led the team in scoring on Saturday afternoon in a critical Game 3 — while setting a new playoff career-high in minutes and points.

Jefferson called out Simmons right off the bat, saying 'Pritch Please' as he shared his list of grievances with the podcaster. He also appeared to invite himself on 'The Bill Simmons Podcast.' Jefferson led the Nets to the 2002 and 2003 NBA Finals during his time in New Jersey alongside Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles and others.

A night like this is for savoring. A night like this is for treasuring.

ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson took a public shot at Bill Simmons this week over his criticism of the network.

For New York, Jalen Brunson (27 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21 points) were the only Knicks above 12 points as the team struggled with 20% from three and 40% from the field. Jayson Tatum (22) and Jaylen Brown (19) combined for 41 points on 15-of-38 shooting (39.4%) for Boston with most of the damage coming in the first half.

Payton Pritchard and the Celtics' supporting cast were the difference in Boston's lopsided Game 3 win over the Knicks.

Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the

Celtics 115, Knicks 93. Celtics now trail Knicks 2-1 in the series. • Payton Pritchard 23 & 4, 5-10 3Ps • Jayson Tatum 22-9-7 • Jaylen Brown 19-6-5 • Derrick White 17 & 5