Overview
- George led Wednesday’s 109-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a team-high 25 points, five assists, four steals and three rebounds while Tatum sat.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla called George’s defense “elite since he stepped on the court,” saying the veteran has become central to the Celtics’ identity.
- Through the early stretch George is averaging about 21 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5 assists on efficient shooting splits, showing he can carry first-option minutes when needed.
- Turnovers and occasional inefficient nights remain a constraint—George had six turnovers against Milwaukee—so Boston treats him as a high-usage secondary option rather than a long-term primary ball handler.
- George arrived this offseason as Boston’s marquee addition in the Jaylen Brown trade and his veteran role shift matters for Tatum’s load management and the team’s defensive posture going forward.