{
  "id": 15823694,
  "title": "Joe Mazulla’s 4-word reaction to Paul George’s 38-point Celtics debut will have fans hyped",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/joe-mazullas-4-word-reaction-to-paul-georges-38-point-celtics-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T00:14:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-mazulla-4-word-reaction-001450920.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was thrilled by Paul George's 38-point performance in his debut for the team against the Detroit Pistons. Mazzulla praised George's reading of the game, his ability to create opportunities for himself and others, and his continued elite scoring ability at 36 years old. George delivered a stellar exhibition, shooting 12-for-21, adding five rebounds, five steals, and three assists in 31 minutes on the court. His range and shot from beyond the arc were particularly impressive, as he made seven of his 12 three-point attempts. While the Celtics lost the game 121-113, George's standout performance hinted at his potential to carry the offense in future games.",
  "summary": "The Boston Celtics are off to a bad start to their 2026-27 NBA season, but from an individual standpoint, Paul George could not have it much better with his debut for his new team. George was simply sensational on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. He reminded Celtics fans and everyone why he is a nine-time NBA […] The post Joe Mazulla’s 4-word reaction to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Head coach Joe Mazzulla impressed by Paul George's 38-point debut",
    "George scored 12-of-21, added 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists",
    "Celtics lost 121-113, but George's performance hinted at future impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics 121-113, spoiling Paul George’s debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/nba-season-tips-off-with-pistons-rallying-to-beat-celtics-121-113",
        "published": "2026-10-20T21:51:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Paul George Makes All-Time Franchise History in Celtics Debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/paul-george-makes-all-time-franchise-history-in-celtics-debut",
        "published": "2026-10-20T23:09:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}