NBA World Reacts To Paul George's Performance In Pistons Game

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 14: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts after being fouled during the first half of the preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets at the TD Garden on October 14, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

On Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Celtics opened up the 2026-27 regular season when they faced off against the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.

The Celtics lost by a score of 121-113.

Paul George finished with 38 points, five rebounds, three assists and five steals while shooting 12/21 from the field and 7/12 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

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NBA World Reacts To Paul George’s Performance

GettyPaul George #13 of the Boston Celtics drives past Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 20, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Here’s what people were saying about George on social media:

NBA: “Paul George scored 12 of his game-high 17 points in the 2Q of his @celtics debut 🎯 He also moved into 8TH ALL-TIME in 3-pointers made… Boston leads Detroit, 58-45 at the half on NBC and Peacock!”

@Ballislife: “Paul George has 31 PTS (10/14 FG, 6/8 3PT, 5/5 FT), 4 STL in 3 Quarters so far! The previous record for most points in a Celtics debut was 30 (Porzingis in 2023)”

@RTNBA: “Paul George and Jayson Tatum have nearly half of Boston’s points so far 👀 George + Tatum: 28 PTS, 10/22 FG Rest of Celtics: 30 PTS, 10/19 FG”

GettyPaul George #13 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 20, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Boston Celtics: “PG13 HAVING A BOSTON THREE PARTY 👌”

@CelticsLead: “PAUL GEORGE IS CRAZY 🤗”

StatMuse: “Paul George has passed Kyle Korver in all-time threes. Only seven players in NBA history have more.”

Andy Bailey: “This is incredible from Paul George. And I’ll just go ahead and say it, the fact that his heaters can come from three like this can bend the floor in a way Jaylen Brown couldn’t.”

GettyPaul George #13 of the Boston Celtics poses for photos during Boston Celtics Media Day at Auerbach Center on September 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

@John_Karalis: “We shouldn’t be surprised by this Paul George performance. People his age love to feast at 4 p.m.”

@JamCristopher: “Paul George has always been a quick starter to just about every season. Before health and fatigue kick in, when he’s healthy and right he’s awesome.”

Bleacher Report: “PAUL GEORGE THROUGH 3 QUARTERS 🔥 31 PTS 10-14 FG 6-8 3 FG 4 STL VINTAGE PG DEBUTS IN BOSTON.”