Paul George rediscovered ‘pop’ while making Celtics history in Boston debut

Who would've guessed beleaguered forward Paul George would set a franchise record in his debut with the Boston Celtics?

By Clark Dalton · Yardbarker

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Paul George scored 38 points in his Boston Celtics debut, setting a franchise record.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics with a final score of 121-113.
George surpassed Kristaps Porziņģis' previous debut record of 30 points set in 2023.

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Paul George set a Boston Celtics franchise record for the most points scored in a debut, putting up 38 points during a 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The nine-time All-Star surpassed Kristaps Porziņģis' previous record of 30 points set in 2023, showcasing strong form following a challenging training camp.

George attributed his performance to regaining his health and explosiveness after dealing with past knee issues. Boston acquired George from the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason in exchange for Jaylen Brown, and writer Clark Dalton suggests George's restored physical form could keep the Celtics competitive in the Eastern Conference.

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Paul George rediscovered ‘pop’ while making Celtics history in Boston debut

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