Paul George points today: New star has record debut for Celtics vs. Pistons

DETROIT — Paul George looks like he’s still got it. He scored 38 points — the most by a Boston Celtic in his debut, and the fifth-most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise — in a 121-113 collapsing defeat Tuesday. “I’m not a moral victory guy,” George said after making 12 of 21 shots, including 7 of 12 3-pointers. “It means nothing.” Maybe not, but the nine-time All-Star was impressive and earned a spot in rarified air, The NBA scoring record for a debut was set by Kyrie Irving in

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Paul George points today: New star has record debut for Celtics vs. Pistons

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Oct 20
Yahoo: Paul George points today: New star has record debut for Celtics vs. Pistons
Oct 21
Inquirer.net (PH): DETROIT — Paul George looks like he’s still got it. He scored 38 points — the most by a Boston Celtic in his debut, and the fifth-most by a
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Yardbarker.com (US): While many back in Boston will be lamenting Jayson Tatum's paltry 13-point showing, Celtics fans will surely take heart from the performance
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ClutchPoints: The Boston Celtics kicked off the 2026-27 season in Detroit on Tuesday against the Pistons. Though the Celtics lost 121-113 , Paul George st