What happened: Paul George scored 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting in his return to Philadelphia, hitting 6 of 11 from three. He scored 14 straight points in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics moved to No. 1 in the East. Noah Eagle and Reggie Miller had the NBC call.
Why it matters: The game was the first meeting since the Jaylen Brown-George trade, with Philadelphia entering at 9-2 and Boston at 8-2. George did it against the team he left, in just 30 minutes.
By the numbers: George's night: 36 points, 14-of-22 FG, 6-of-11 3PT, 14 straight points in the fourth quarter, 30 minutes. He is averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 2026-27 through 9 games, per the league feed as of Nov. 10.
What to watch: Boston holds the top spot in the East. Philadelphia looks to respond after losing the first meeting of the trade.