# Paul George breaks Celtics debut record

> Paul George scores 31 points in Celtics debut, setting all-time franchise record.
- Title: Paul George breaks Celtics debut record · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Paul George scores 31 points in Celtics debut, setting all-time franchise record. Paul George scored 31 points in his Boston Celtics debut, surpassing…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/paul-george-makes-all-time-franchise-history-in-celtics-debut-12596763
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paul george, boston celts, nba, celtics debut, franchise record, kristaps porzingis
## Paul George's Celtics debut
Paul George scored 31 points in his Boston Celtics debut against the Detroit Pistons.
## All-time franchise record
George set the new all-time franchise record for most points in a Celtics debut, surpassing Kristaps Porzingis' 30-point mark.
## Celtics' final score
The Celtics lost to the Pistons 121-113 despite George's 38-point performance.
## Key takeaway

Paul George scored 31 points in his Boston Celtics debut, surpassing Kristaps Porzingis' 30-point mark for most points in a Celtics debut.