Paul George paces Celtics in debut at Detroit

Boston opens Detroit trip on Tuesday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Vintage PG-13 with The Cs? ☘️ Despite the loss, Paul George was HOOPIN' in his Celtics debut 🔥 https://t.co/FfO5K5dW9Q Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Paul George made his Boston debut against Detroit on Tuesday. The game stayed live into the fourth quarter.

Why it matters: The debut offers a first look at his role in Boston's rotation. Early minutes set the baseline for usage going forward.

What to watch: The closing stretch will show Boston's rotation choices and late-game assignments.

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