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Paul George, Jayson Tatum get the best of Jaylen Brown, 76ers
The Boston Globe • • general
Key Points:
- The interaction between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown during the Celtics-76ers game was notably cold, fueling ongoing speculation about their strained relationship following Brown's trade to Philadelphia.
- Despite the tension, the Celtics showcased strong team performance, overcoming a tied score late in the third quarter with a 26-3 run to secure a 123-101 victory over the 76ers.
- Paul George, recently acquired by the Celtics in the trade involving Brown, led the scoring with 36 points and had a notable incident where he responded to a fan's refusal to return a ball with a middle finger gesture.
- Brown struggled during the game, finishing with 13 points and four turnovers, and expressed frustration over his performance and foul trouble, while Tatum downplayed the game's significance amid the drama.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum's emotional intelligence and maturity, highlighting his focus and leadership in steering the team toward continued success despite off-court distractions.
