Paul George Scores 36 in Philadelphia Return as Celtics Beat 76ers
George hit 6 3-pointers and scored 36 points as Boston won its ninth game in 10 outings.
- On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, led by Paul George's 36 points in his return to Philadelphia.
- The game marked the first meeting between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown since their blockbuster trade, though Boston's offense quickly overshadowed the pregame drama.
- George hit 6-of-11 from deep, fueling Boston's 22-of-49 three-point barrage after averaging 16.7 points and 37.5% from three during his two-season stint with Philadelphia.
- Struggles plagued Philadelphia as Joel Embiid battled an injury scare and Jaylen Brown finished with 13 points amid foul trouble, while the Celtics improved to 9-2.
- Philadelphia hosts the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, while the rivals will meet three more times this season with their next encounter scheduled for January 21.
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Paul George Reveals Reason Behind Turnaround After 76ers-Celtics Game
In his first game back in Philadelphia, Boston Celtics wing Paul George dominated the Philadelphia 76ers with a scoring masterclass. After spending two seasons with the Sixers, George produced averages of 16.7 points, while shooting 37.5% from three. He had some decent moments, like last year’s playoff series against the Boston Celtics in round one, […]
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thesportsleader.comCeltics prevail over Sixers amid frosty Jaylen Brown reunion
Paul George scored 36 points against his former team to highlight the Boston Celtics' 123-101 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.George, who was traded to the Celtics in the Jaylen Brown blockbuster in July, finished 6 of 11 from...
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Independent EspañolTatum shined with 21 points and George added 36 on his return, leading Boston to beat Philadelphia 123-101. Brown, with fault problems, scored 13.Embiid, after a fall, continued to play despite his history of injuries. Maxey stood out in Philadelphia with 24 points in defeat.
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