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Paul George continues to shine as Celtics roll against Bucks: 7 takeaways

“The standard he sets for himself is very high,” Joe Mazzulla said of George. “It’s very, very high."

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 12:31 PM
Paul George continues to shine as Celtics roll against Bucks: 7 takeaways
Key Things to Know
  • Paul George scored 27 points to guide the Boston Celtics to a 117-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Jayson Tatum added 21 points and sat out the entire fourth quarter as Boston pulled away comfortably.
  • Boston earned a massive shot advantage by grabbing 20 offensive rebounds compared to Milwaukee's nine.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paul George delivered another strong performance as the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday. George led the way with 27 points on 11-for-18 shooting across 28 minutes, prompting head coach Joe Mazzulla to praise the veteran's preparation and remarkably high personal standards.

Jayson Tatum contributed 21 points and six assists while resting for the entire fourth quarter, as Boston dominated shot attempts through a 20-9 offensive rebounding edge. Center Mitchell Robinson also added 12 points on perfect 6-for-6 shooting off the bench ahead of the Celtics' upcoming matchup against Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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