Paul George torches Sixers with 36 points in return to Philadelphia

11/11/202609:10

Paul George scored 36 points and hit six 3-pointers as the Celtics beat the 76ers 123-101 in Philadelphia

Paul George delivered one of his best performances of the season in his return to Philadelphia, leading Boston to a 123-101 win over the 76ers.

The former Sixer finished with 36 points and six made 3-pointers, powering the Celtics through multiple decisive runs. “I’m a little bit better with more usage,” George said after the game.

Jayson Tatum added 21 points, while Jaylen Brown finished with 13 after battling foul trouble. George is now averaging 22 points through his first 10 games with Boston, the second-highest mark by a newcomer in Celtics history over that span.

George scored 14 straight points in the fourth quarter to put the game away and also reacted to a heckling fan with a controversial gesture from the court.