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Jayson Tatum and Paul George play together in Celtics' preseason win

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Jayson Tatum and Paul George play together in Celtics' preseason win
Summary

Jayson Tatum and Paul George shared the court as teammates for the first time on October 10, helping the Celtics to a 144-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in preseason action at TD Garden. Tatum scored 23 points in 27 minutes, while George added 13 points and five steals but struggled with his shooting. Both players expressed excitement about their partnership, with George focusing on supporting Tatum during the upcoming season. This preseason matchup marks a new chapter for the Celtics following George's arrival in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers that sent Jaylen Brown to the other side.

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  • •Celtics defeat 76ers 144-106 in preseason game on October 10.
  • •Tatum scored 23 points, while George contributed 13 points.
  • •George's performance included five steals but struggled offensively.
  • •Tatum expressed admiration for George, citing past modeling of his game.
  • •George aims to ease pressure on Tatum throughout the season.
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  • 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Foe to friend: Jayson Tatum on why it’s nice to finally have Paul George on his side
What they're saying
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has played against Paul George his entire career, but that finally changed Saturday night.

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