Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Face Off for First Time Since Blockbuster Trade
Boston’s depth and two-way play carried the Celtics in the first meeting since the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia.
- On Tuesday, Paul George scored 36 points, including six 3-pointers, in his return to Philadelphia, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The July trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for George fueled anticipation for this matchup, as both players navigated ongoing scrutiny regarding their fractured relationship.
- George hit 14-of-22 shots in a dominant performance while Brown struggled with foul trouble, finishing with 13 points and a team-worst minus-27 in 26 minutes of action.
- The win improved the Celtics to a 9-2 record, moving them past the 9-3 76ers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference following their fourth consecutive victory.
- Both teams will meet again on January 21 at TD Garden in Boston, marking Brown's first return to his former home arena since the offseason trade.
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Celtics defeat 76ers to take over top spot in Eastern Conference
Two of the NBA’s hottest teams squared off Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics visited the Philadelphia 76ers. Adding to the intrigue was the first meeting between former Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown since Brown joined Philadelphia in the offseason. Round 1 went to St. Louisan Tatum and the Celtics as Boston rolled […]
Celtics make a statement in Philly, roll past Sixers
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- A heated and highly anticipated Eastern Conference rivalry took center stage in South Philadelphia on Tuesday Night. The Boston Celtics and Sixers faced off for the first time since the blockbuster offseason trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. It was also the first-time former Sixer, Paul George, returned to Xfinity Mobile [...]
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