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Paul George previewed his defensive prowess in preseason victory over Philadelphia

The Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in their first of two preseason matchups, a 38-point rout. This was our first look at most of the Celtics’ top players, with Jayson Tatum, Paul George, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Mitchell Robinson…

By Nirav Barman · Celticsblog

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Paul George recorded five steals in the Boston Celtics' 38-point preseason victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Celtics defeated Philadelphia by 38 points in their opening preseason matchup.
George led Boston with six deflections, sparking fastbreaks and transition scoring opportunities.

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Paul George showcased his defensive impact during the Boston Celtics' 38-point preseason blowout victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. Making his preseason debut alongside several regular rotation players, George recorded five steals, tying with Baylor Scheierman for the team high, alongside a team-best six deflections.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla highlighted George's instincts, positioning, and physical conditioning during training camp, while Jayson Tatum labeled George a key defensive playmaker. The performance provided an encouraging preview for a Boston team looking to improve upon last season's low rankings in pace and forced turnovers.

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