Paul George supports Jayson Tatum ahead of Celtics-76ers matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Paul George is focusing on supporting Jayson Tatum as the Boston Celtics prepare to face the Philadelphia 76ers on November 10. Tatum's recent hints at friction with former teammate Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the Sixers this summer, adds to the game’s significance. George acknowledges the external noise surrounding Tatum but emphasizes the importance of keeping his focus for the game against the 9-2 Sixers. With a win, the 8-2 Celtics could take the top spot in the Eastern Conference and secure bragging rights for Celtics President Brad Stevens following the trade.
- •Celtics and 76ers play on November 10 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- •Tatum and Brown's relationship faces scrutiny after Brown's offseason trade.
- •George aims to help Tatum thrive despite external distractions.
- •A Celtics victory would place them first in the Eastern Conference.
- •Brad Stevens involved in the trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Paul George plans to help Celtics star Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers showdown
"Boston Celtics wing Paul George is all about supporting his teammates, and that doesn't just apply to on-court happenings.
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