Boston Celtics forward Paul George moved to 8th on the all-time 3-pointers made list during the second quarter of Tuesday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons. George passed Kyle Korver with 2,451 career 3-pointers.
With this triple, Paul George moves into 8TH ALL-TIME in three-pointers made 🤩
He's got a game-high 17 points as the Celtics lead at the break on NBC and Peacock! pic.twitter.com/edc8Da381c
— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2026
The 3-pointer was part of a 17-point first half from George in his debut game for Boston. He finished the evening with 38 points on 12-for-21 from the field to go along with 5 steals, becoming the first player since steals became tracked in 1973-74 to record 35+ points and 5+ steals in a debut with a new team. The 38 points also passed Kristaps Porziņģis (30 points in 2023) for the most points in a Celtics debut.
PG is a SCORING MACHINE 😮💨
He's got 31… it's the most PTS scored in a @celtics debut (Kristaps Porziņģis 30, 2023)! pic.twitter.com/YT3NrqTvtj
— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2026
George now trails Reggie Miller (2,560) for 7th on the all-time 3-pointers list.
