Joel Embiid praises Paul George as Celtics' best player after loss

In a recent matchup, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics, resulting in a 123-101 loss. Joel Embiid took the opportunity to commend his former teammate Paul George, who shined with a game-high 36 points. Embiid noted George has been instrumental for the Celtics, particularly in this game where Jaylen Brown struggled with foul trouble. In addition to George's standout performance, Jayson Tatum contributed 21 points for the Celtics. The 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 24 points, will aim to rebound when they host the Toronto Raptors next.

• 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ Joel Embiid calls Paul George Celtics’ ‘best player’