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By Matt Audilet
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The Boston Celtics are set for an Eastern Conference clash against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.
This matchup features several intriguing storylines — most notably the first matchup between long-time Boston teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, this contest also marks Paul George's first game back in Philadelphia since he was traded to Boston this past offseason.
During shootaround on Tuesday, George was asked about his time with the Celtics so far.
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“I mean, I've been kind of blown away. I think it’s exceeded my expectations since being in Boston," George said, via Zack Cox of the Boston Herald. "You never know how much culture is involved, and how much culture changes your outlook on things, and just the effect it has mentally, physically, just being in an environment like Boston presents.
“So I've been thrilled. I've been playing some of my best basketball of late and just been enjoying grinding out with these guys out here," he added. "It’s just a fun style of play. And again, I can't talk [enough] about just the thrill and the happiness and excitement and joy that it has brought being here.”
George has been excellent for the Celtics through his first nine games, averaging 20.4 points per game on an efficient 46.5% from the field and 42.5% from behind the 3-point arc. Boston is 8-2 to begin the year, just a half game back from the conference-leading 76ers at 9-2.
Brown, who was sent to Philadelphia in exchange for George and draft compensation, is averaging 22.3 points per contest with the 76ers.
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Monday night's highly-anticipated matchup between the Celtics and 76ers will tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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