Sixers stars discuss the play of Paul George in win over Celtics

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers brought in Paul George for a reason. He is a player who can do it all on the offensive end while being one of the better defenders in the league, but it has been something of a sputtering start to his tenure in Philadelphia--until now, at least.

George delivered in a big way in Thursday's 106-93 Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics as he put up 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting while knocking down five triples in the win. He put up those numbers while also having to defend the likes of Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and also being asked to help on the glass. This continues to be the best he has looked in a Sixers uniform since returning from his 25-game suspension in the regular season.

"We’re trying to figure it out," said Tyrese Maxey of George. "I mean, we've been having to figure it out on the fly. Not a lot of practice time, but once he came back from the 25 games, he had a mission, and I think he's accomplishing that mission, and he's been really good, and we appreciate him, and we appreciate his sacrifice, but he's done a great job."

As mentioned, George is one of those players who can just fit well next to the likes of Joel Embiid and Maxey as sort of that connector in the middle on the wing. He can knock down 3s, he can take players off the dribble, he can knock down shots in the mid-range, and he is a top-flight defender for this group.

"He just does everything," Embiid added. "Obviously, he’s guarding the two guys on the other team, and then offensively, just filling in, needing a post-up, he’s gonna go get you a bucket, 3s, just doing a little bit of everything, and I said it last game. We’re gonna need all of it."