George torches 76ers as Celtics take edge in renewed rivalry

PHILADELPHIA -- Paul George hit six 3-pointers and scored 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, overshadowing the clash between former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the Celtics cruised past the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night.

George, traded for Brown after two seasons with the 76ers, enjoyed his homecoming. He appeared to give the finger in a bowling motion near the visitors bench after he sank his fourth 3 of the game for a 100-82 lead that pushed the Celtics to their ninth win in 10 games.

Tatum had 21 points while Brown ran into early foul trouble and finished with 13 in his first game against Boston since the 2024 NBA Finals MVP was traded over the summer to the Sixers.…