Paul George exploded for 36 points Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers, putting on his best performance yet for the Boston Celtics in what was billed as a blockbuster game. While everyone was geared up for the Jayson Tatum versus Jaylen Brown showdown, George completely stole the show, proving he is healthy and ready to lead.
PG Is Healthy and Cookin’, Philly Fans Should Take Note
George arrived in Boston as the primary piece in the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philly, and let’s be real, his time in Philadelphia wasn’t exactly what anyone expected. He never really “got it going” there. But Tuesday night? Oh man, he made sure everyone, especially his old team, knew he’s exactly where he needs to be now. The man looked completely healthy, firing on all cylinders. He was the best player on the floor, dropping 36 points on an insane 14-of-22 shooting from the field. It felt like he couldn’t miss! This wasn’t just a good game; it was one of the best performances by any player this season.
This Is The Optimal Role George Has Been Waiting For
So, what’s behind this massive showing? George himself chalks it up to having an “optimal role” with the Celtics. Even before the season tipped off, he was upfront about Jayson Tatum being the Celtics’ best player. But he also committed to doing whatever he could to help the team win. And against the 76ers, he did exactly that. After the game, talking to the NBC crew, George got real about his past two years. He said, “I know what I can bring to the table when I’m healthy; I know what I’m capable of. That was the biggest thing that was frustrating in the past 2 years: people thinking that I lost my game. I just wasn’t healthy, and I was trying to play through stuff.” If that isn’t a mic drop, what is?
This level of play from George changes everything for the Celtics. If he can maintain this, their potential is sky-high. It’s a tall order to keep this up, but he looks absolutely locked in. With him healthy and stepping up as one of their top players, the Celtics are going to be a force, and it’s going to be a blast watching him lead the charge.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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