Boston Celtics forward Paul George explained his middle-finger gesture toward a Philadelphia 76ers fan after Tuesday night’s 123-101 road win at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The fourth-quarter interaction came during George’s first game back in Philadelphia since the offseason trade that sent him to Boston. His return also coincided with the first meeting between former Celtics […] The post Celtics’ Paul George explains why he flipped off fan in Philadelphia appeared first on ClutchPoints.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics controls the ball against LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Ge...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Paul George #13 and Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics high five during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 10, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE v...
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics embrace after the game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Ge...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Paul George #13 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 10, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE ...
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