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Celtics prevail over Sixers amid frosty Jaylen Brown reunion

Paul George scored 36 points against his former team to highlight the Boston Celtics' 123-101 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

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Celtics Beat 76ers 123-101 as George and Tatum Combine for 57

Paul George and Jayson Tatum combined for 57 points, and the Boston Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Celtics Around the Web

George torches 76ers as Celtics take edge in renewed rivalry · ESPN

Déjà vu: Jayson Tatum dunks on LeBron James in Celtics-Sixers · ESPN

Celtics vs. 76ers NBA picks: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown could have big nights in first grudge game of season · CBSSports.com

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WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / November 10

Jaylen Brown appears to brush off Jayson Tatum before Celtics-Sixers reunion

Jaylen Brown said to “just check the ball up.” He certainly didn’t appear interested in much small talk. Before Tuesday’s Celtics-Sixers matchup in Philadelphia, Jayson Tatum approached his former teammate and tapped him.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 10

Celtics vs. Sixers Battle for Top Spot: 3 Keys, Injury Report, and a Prediction

The top two teams in the East face off as Jaylen Brown plays his first regular-season game against the Boston Celtics since this summer’s trade that sent him to Philadelphia.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Celtics had perfect music choice before their shootaround

The Boston Celtics are preparing to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday for the first time since the Jaylen Brown trade, and they had a little fun with the situation at their shootaround.

Payton Pritchard News / Hoops Wire / November 10

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard on Jaylen Brown split: ‘I don’t think there was ever a beef’

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will face each other as opponents for the first time Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Plenty of people will be watching for something beyond the final score.

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Paul George News / CelticsBlog / November 10

Paul George treating return to Philly as “a regular game”

Lost in the background of the highly anticipated first matchup between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum is a return to Philadelphia for Paul George, who spent his past two seasons as a Sixer. Both Brown and Tatum have downplayed the narrative, as hard as it is to ignore.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 10

76ers' Jaylen Brown could make Celtics pay after trade

Celtics showed extreme disrespect to Jaylen Brown with 76ers trade — now he could make them pay

The tension between Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown and his former team, the Boston Celtics, isn’t likely to go anywhere soon.

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown square off for 1st time as Celts, Sixers clash

Jaylen Brown, Sixers hand Bulls 7th straight loss

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Paul George News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 9

How Paul George Quietly Reinvented His Game to Ignite the Celtics' Hot Start

Paul George is enjoying an incredible start to his season in Boston. He’s averaging 20.4 points for the Celtics while playing 30 minutes per game, and his true shooting percentage is at 60%, which would be the second-highest of his career if it holds all season. But this isn’t just a case of George finding a fountain of youth in Boston.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9