George eclipses Tatum-Brown showdown as Boston wins in Philadelphia
Paul George stole the spotlight in the first matchup between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as opponents: Boston beat Philadelphia 123-101 on November 10, with George scoring 36 points and making six 3-pointers.[1]
Efficiency defined his night. The official box score lists George at 14-for-22 from the field, 6-for-11 from beyond the arc and 2-for-2 at the foul line in 30 minutes and nine seconds.[2]
La Gazzetta dello Sport highlights his decisive burst of 14 straight Boston points in the fourth quarter, taking the score from 97-82 to 111-87.[3]
The much-anticipated individual matchup became a secondary storyline: Tatum finished with 21 points, while Brown scored 13 and struggled with foul trouble, according to the Associated Press recap published by the NBA.[1]
Boston also received 18 points, six rebounds and five assists from Payton Pritchard, a contribution that makes this more than a one-player story.[2]
The long-range numbers help explain the outcome: the Celtics made 22 of 49 3-point attempts, while Philadelphia went 11-for-37.[2][3]
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 24 points.[1]
La Gazzetta places Boston first in the Eastern Conference after the win, at 9-2 compared with Philadelphia's 9-3: an early-season snapshot, not a championship verdict.[3]
Our editorial takeaway is to look beyond personal rivalry: the verified result also reflects perimeter shooting and help from the bench.[1][2]
[Read the official NBA box score](https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-phi-0022600212/box-score).[2]
## Sources
[1] https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-phi-0022600212 — NBA/AP game recap
[2] https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-phi-0022600212/box-score — NBA official box score
[3] https://www.gazzetta.it/Nba/storie/11-11-2026/nba-risultati-philadelphia-boston-portland-oklahoma-city-new-york-milwaukee/george-fa-il-fenomeno.shtml — Gazzetta 11 novembre