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All talk about whether Paul George was a bad trade return for Jaylen Brown has temporarily been halted after the newly acquired Celtic had a fantastic debut with Boston against the Pistons.
He was by far the best player on the court, and even though the Celtics went on to lose the game, he moved up the all-time rankings in a major statistical category.
Paul George Passes Elite Shooter in All-Time Rankings After Explosive Celtics Debut
On Tuesday afternoon, George had a scoreline of 38 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and 7/12 from the 3-point line.
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George's seven three-pointers were enough to move him past Kyle Korver on the all-time NBA three-pointers list, as he's now alone in 8th place.
He's just 104 three-point makes away from Reggie Miller, who is the next closest player on the list.
Many were pleased with George's performance on Tuesday, as there were a lot of positives to take away, but it's expected he won't have that level of production every night.
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It's still a great sign to see flashes of prime PG-13 on the court, with George playing extremely well on both the offensive and defensive end.
He'll look to help the Celtics get their first win of the regular season on Friday, as Boston has their home opener against the Knicks.