The high-profile winger on the max contract dropped 36 points to lead his new team to a victory over his old team, as everyone expected.
The Sixers were demolished 123-101 by the Boston Celtics thanks to a masterclass from Paul George on Tuesday night.
In his first game against his former team, Jaylen Brown didn’t have the night he envisioned, making just 13 shots on 4-of-9 from the field, sitting for much of the second half in foul trouble.
Tyrese Maxey was the offense of the entire Sixers team for much of the night, leading the team with 24 on 8 of 12 shooting and four assists. Joel Embiid was able to get to the line but still struggled from the floor, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds and one assist while shooting 2 of 9 from the floor.
LeBron James also struggled, with 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting, along with eight rebounds and five assists. George led all scorers with his 36.
The Sixers were once again without Adem Bona (neck) and Dominick Barlow (back).
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.
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