Celtics' Paul George: Drops game-high 36 points in win
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George dropped 36 points (14-22 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 123-101 win over Philadelphia.
George made his return to Philadelphia after being swapped for Jaylen Brown over the summer, as the former Sixer spent the previous two years there. George delivered masterfully with a game-high 36 points and six three-pointers, and he's now scored 25-plus points in three of his last four outings while shooting a scorching-hot 51.4 percent (18-for-35 3Pt) from behind the arc over that stretch. Boston has now won four consecutive contests to improve to 9-2 on the season, and George's play certainly has a lot to do with that.
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Celtics' Paul George: Drains five triples
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George notched 27 points (11-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-97 victory over the Bucks.
George bounced back emphatically from Friday's eight-point performance, shooting 61.1 percent from the field while matching his season high with five made three-pointers. The veteran forward has now scored at least 25 points in two of his last three appearances, connecting on 12 triples during that stretch. Although his peripheral production was limited Sunday, George's scoring efficiency and three-point volume continue to bolster his fantasy value.
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Celtics' Paul George: Struggles with shot Friday
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George registered eight points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks across 22 minutes in Friday's 119-80 win over the Hornets.
George struggled offensively after scoring a season-low eight points on 11 shots, but his defensive contributions helped salvage some fantasy value. His two blocks were particularly useful, but limited playing time and modest scoring output kept his overall production in check. George's ability to contribute defensive stats remains valuable, but his fantasy ceiling depends on improved shooting efficiency and consistent offensive involvement. George is in a battle with Derrick White to be the Celtics' No. 2 offensive option, as he's averaging 19.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.4 steals per contest.
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Celtics' Paul George: Nets 25 points with four steals
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George produced 25 points (8-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and four steals over 35 minutes in Wednesday's 109-102 win over the Bucks.
George committed a season-high six turnovers and uncharacteristically bricked three of his seven free-throw attempts, but he still delivered a quality stat line. He's been a top-20 player on the year with averages of 21.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.4 triples and 2.6 steals per game on 46 percent shooting from the field and 80.8 percent at the line.
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Celtics' Paul George: Absent from injury report
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George (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The star forward is good to go after sitting out Monday's loss in Houston. George is off to a fast start with his new team, having delivered at least 15 points in six straight games and seven dimes in three consecutive contests.
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Celtics' Paul George: Will sit out Monday
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George will be rested Monday against Houston.
There's no injury to report and this appears to be a planned maintenance day for the veteran. With George on the shelf, the Celtics will need guys like Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman to absorb more minutes.
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Celtics' Paul George: Loaded stat line Sunday
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George posted 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks across 33 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 win over the Magic.
George didn't have his best shooting performance, but fantasy managers will gladly overlook it, given his excellent multi-category output. His eight assists and four combined defensive stats helped offset a relatively modest scoring total, while his 33-minute workload reinforced his importance alongside Jayson Tatum. George's versatility continues to provide a strong fantasy foundation even when his shot isn't falling consistently. In six appearances this season, George has averaged 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals per contest.
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Celtics' Paul George: Three swipes vs. Chicago
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George produced 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over Chicago.
George came out hot with eight points in the first quarter, and he ended the game a distant third on the Celtics in scoring behind Payton Pritchard (30 points) and Jayson Tatum (26 points). George also led the Celtics in assists, and Friday's game was the fourth time that the veteran forward has logged at least two steals. He has fit in seamlessly into head coach Joe Mazzulla's gameplan early on, and George is averaging 21.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.4 steals over 30.4 minutes per game this season.
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Celtics' Paul George: Bounces back Tuesday
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George registered 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime win over the Nets.
George delivered a well-rounded fantasy performance, contributing seven rebounds and seven assists despite struggling from three-point range, and this was a clear bounce-back effort after his 16-point output (5-14 FG) against the Bulls on Monday. His 36-minute workload and 16 field-goal attempts highlight his continued involvement in Boston's offense alongside Jayson Tatum. While his scoring may fluctuate, George's ability to contribute across multiple categories gives him a relatively stable fantasy floor. Even if his scoring numbers are inconsistent, and considering he's not likely to repeat the 38-point performance he had in the opener, it's worth noting that George has established himself as a reliable, consistent scoring weapon for Boston with at least 15 points in each of his four appearances so far.
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Celtics' Paul George: Struggles with shot
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George amassed 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 134-99 win over the Bulls.
George struggled inside the arc but connected on three triples as Boston cruised to a comfortable victory. His playing time was limited by the lopsided score, and he committed four turnovers. The veteran forward has scored between 15 and 16 points in consecutive outings following his 38-point season opener.
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Celtics' Paul George: Strong effort in victory
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George had 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 107-103 victory over the Knicks.
George came back to earth a bit after dropping 38 points in his season debut, but he still delivered a strong all-around performance Friday. The Celtics have their first back-to-back set of the season on tap for Monday against the Bulls and Tuesday versus the Nets, and it'll be interesting to see if the 36-year-old forward will play both ends after sitting out back-to-backs at times last year with the 76ers.
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Celtics' Paul George: Dominates in regular-season opener
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George tallied 38 points (12-21 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five steals and three assists across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
George turned in an efficient shooting performance, particularly from three-point range, en route to a game-high 38 points in his regular-season debut with the Celtics. The veteran forward provided a well-rounded stat line, as he led all players in triples and steals while finishing as the Celtics' second-leading rebounder. George will look to remain highly productive when Boston hosts New York on Friday.
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Celtics' Paul George: In line to play Tuesday
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George (rest) is in line to play Tuesday versus Detroit.
George didn't suit up for Friday's 125-120 preseason overtime win over Philadelphia to rest, though he is anticipated to be ready to go Tuesday versus the Pistons. The 36-year-old appeared in only 37 regular-season games for the 76ers in 2025-26, averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals over 30.7 minutes per outing. Now paired with Jayson Tatum (rest), George still has All-Star upside, but he will need to figure out how to stay on the floor.
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Celtics' Paul George: Sitting out preseason finale
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George (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
George and the rest of Boston's regulars won't suit up for the final exhibition but should be good to go for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons. George registered 13 points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and five steals over 25 minutes during his Celtics debut against the 76ers last Saturday.
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Celtics' Paul George: Elite defensively in Celtics debut
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George registered 13 points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and five steals over 25 minutes during the Celtics' 144-106 preseason win over the 76ers on Saturday.
George didn't have the most efficient night offensively, but he demonstrated his defensive chops during Saturday's win, with four of his game-high five steals taking place in the first half. The veteran forward was the Celtics' return for Jaylen Brown in the offseason, and it'll be interesting to see how George and Jayson Tatum fit together early on in the 2026-27 season. George figures to have his preseason reps limited before the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Celtics' Paul George: Playing Saturday
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George (rest) is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the 76ers on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
George will suit up in a Celtics uniform for the first time and face his former team in Saturday's exhibition contest. His playing time figures to be limited until the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Celtics' Paul George: Not in line to suit up
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George (rest) isn't in line to play Thursday versus Cleveland, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
The Celtics are holding several key contributors out of the starting lineup Thursday. Jordan Walsh is drawing the start at power forward.
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Celtics' Paul George: Coach praises his experience
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Head coach Joe Mazzulla praised George's experience Tuesday, per Justin Turpin of WEEI.com.
George has big shoes to fill in Boston this season, stepping into the role as one of Jayson Tatum's running mates following Jaylen Brown's exit. Staying on the court has been a major concern for George, who has made at least 70 regular-season appearances just once in his past seven seasons, but he should push for mid-round fantasy value when healthy after averaging at least 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game in back-to-back years for the 76ers.
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Celtics' Paul George: Heading to Boston
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The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers on Wednesday in exchange for George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After two injury-filled years with the 76ers, the star forward will join the Celtics. The star forward has reached the 70-game mark just once over his last seven regular seasons, but he'll now get the opportunity to function as Jayson Tatum's running mate in a big role for the Celtics. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes per contest over 37 regular-season games in 2025-26.
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76ers' Paul George: Larger role incoming?
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George could be in line for a larger workload after Philadelphia lost both Kelly Oubre and Quentin Grimes this offseason, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
With two key wing contributors no longer on the roster, the veteran forward should be asked to shoulder more of the scoring and playmaking responsibilities alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Assuming he stays healthy, George could be positioned for a bounce-back fantasy campaign with an expanded role on the wing.
