Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed former Boston teammate Jaylen Brown, and Paul George hit six three-pointers and scored 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, leading the Celtics past the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night.
Paul George scored 36 points and hit six three-pointers against his former team to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum added 21 points for Boston, which secured its ninth win in 10 games.
Jaylen Brown faced Boston for the first time since being traded for George during the summer, finishing with 13 points amid foul trouble. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 24 points, while Joel Embiid suffered an awkward fall near halftime before continuing to play.
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