Paul George made an immediate impact in his Boston Celtics debut against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, setting a new franchise record before the third quarter had even concluded.
During the second quarter against Detroit, George also moved into eighth place on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers list. George’s historic first outing in a Celtics uniform drew plenty of praise on social media, with fans and NBA observers applauding his scoring display and all-around impact. The veteran forward scored 31 points in his first 20 minutes on the court, delivering a standout performance in the season opener. George continued to produce as the game progressed, reaching 38 points with about a minute remaining in the second half. He surpassed Kyle Korver by making his 2,451st career three-pointer and is now chasing Reggie Miller, who ranks seventh with 2,560.
NBA insider Brett Siegel highlighted the statement George made in his first game, tweeting , “Paul George is sending a HUGE first game statement to everyone right now.”
Another user pointed to the criticism George had faced in recent months, posting , “Paul George has been listening to everyone calling him washed for months He’s responded with an All-NBA performance. Another account contrasted the doubts surrounding the forward with his performance, writing , “Narrative… Paul George is done. Reality… Paul George still got it.
A fan also wondered how supporters of his former team would view the performance, asking, “I wonder what 76ers fans are thinking watching this Paul George Celtics debut masterclass”
