Paul George scores record 38 points in Celtics debut loss to Pistons
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Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Paul George made a standout debut for the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2026, scoring 38 points in a season-opening game against the Detroit Pistons. Despite George's impressive performance, the Celtics lost the game 121-113. This marks the highest point total in Celtics history for a player in their debut, surpassing Kristaps Porzingis' previous record of 30 points. George also recorded 5 rebounds and 3 assists, demonstrating his all-around ability on the court. The Celtics, however, faced a significant second-half challenge from the Pistons, resulting in the team's first loss of the season.
- •George scored 38 points, setting a Celtics debut record.
- •Celtics fell to the Pistons, 121-113, in their opener.
- •George surpassed Kristaps Porzingis' previous record of 30 points.
- •He also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists in the game.
- •Celtics experienced a resurgence from the Pistons in the second half.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Most points in Celtics debut: How Paul George smashed record in incredible Boston opener
"On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George , whom the team acquired for Jaylen Brown in this summer’s controversial trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. To say George got off to a hot start to his Boston tenure would be […] The post Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Months following his move to Boston in a blockbuster, George made quite the first impression as a co-star alongside Jayson Tatum.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 9:48 PMPaul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut
On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hit the floor for the first game of their season on the road vs the Detroit Pistons. This game marked the Celtics debut of Paul George , whom the team acquired for Jaylen Brown in this summer’s controversial trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. To say George got off to a hot start to his Boston tenure would be […] The post Paul George passes Kyle Korver on all-time 3-point list during Celtics debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 9:40 PMMost points in Celtics debut: How Paul George smashed record in incredible Boston opener
Months following his move to Boston in a blockbuster, George made quite the first impression as a co-star alongside Jayson Tatum.
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