Paul George scores 38 points in Celtics debut against Pistons

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Paul George scores 38 points in Celtics debut against Pistons
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Paul George made an impactful debut for the Boston Celtics, scoring 38 points during a game against the Detroit Pistons. His performance included five steals and seven three-pointers, marking the most points ever scored by a Celtics player in a debut. George's achievement places him alongside Jaylen Brown as the only Celtics to record 35+ points, 5+ steals, and 5+ three-pointers in a single game. The Celtics are looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming contests.

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  • •George scores 38 points in Celtics debut against the Pistons.
  • •He records five steals and seven three-pointers.
  • •George's debut performance is the highest scoring in Celtics history.
  • •Joins Jaylen Brown as the only Celtics with 35+ PTS, 5+ STL, 5+ 3P in a game.
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