Paul George Battles Nerves, Posts 13 Points and 5 Steals in Celtics Debut

Paul George recorded 13 points (3/10 FG, 2/7 3PT), five rebounds, four assists, and five steals in 25 minutes during his Boston Celtics debut, a 144-106 preseason win over Philadelphia. Overcoming early shooting struggles and initial nerves at TD Garden, the 36-year-old made a strong defensive impact that drew praise from coach Joe Mazzulla. Sharing the floor with Jayson Tatum for the first time, George stated his primary goal is taking pressure off Tatum to help unlock his MVP potential.