The Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in their preseason home opener at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum scored 23 points, while new teammate Paul George added 13 against his former team. Tatum expressed his excitement about sharing the court with George and returning to Boston.
Boston Celtics emerged victorious in their first home game of this year's preseason.
Celtics crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 in TD Garden, with Jayson Tatum and Paul George sharing the court in the green jersey for the first time in the iconic venue.
Tatum contributed to the win with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, George had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists against his former team.
Tatum's excitement about his new teammate
Tatum acknowledged how great it felt to play together with George, whom he admired for a long time:
“It was great. Somebody that I’ve obviously admired for a very, very long time. To see some of the special things that he brings to a team, I’m looking forward to it," he said post-game
Tatum feels blessed that he was able to return to the TD Garden and play in the Celtics' home venue once again.
“It felt good. Just to being back at TD Garden. I was really happy to kind of just be part of it today and kind of feel normal again.”
Upcoming Celtics schedule
Boston will play two more preseason games, hosting the Charlotte Hornets before having a rematch in Philadelphia with the 76ers.
On October 20, Celtics will tipoff their 2026-2027 campaign away against the Detroit Pistons.
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