Paul George needed one half in a Celtics uniform to move up the NBA’s long-range record book. In his Boston debut Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, the veteran forward climbed to eighth place on the league’s career 3-point list.
George buried the 2,451st 3-pointer of his career during the second quarter, moving past Kyle Korver. The milestone basket came amid a 17-point opening half for Boston’s new wing.
From the locker room
The Celtics got immediate perimeter production from George in his first game with the club. His 17 first-half points included the record-setting three, putting another major individual marker on a debut night in Boston.
George is now eighth in NBA history in made 3-pointers, with Reggie Miller next on the board. Miller sits seventh at 2,560 career makes, leaving George 109 threes away from the next spot.
| Place | Player | Career 3-pointers made |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Reggie Miller | 2,560 |
| 8 | Paul George | 2,451 |
| 9 | Kyle Korver | 2,450 |
