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Celtics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut

Newsweek reaches for "historic" where Portland Press Herald stays flat.

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What happened George's dominant performance appeared to put Boston on track for a convincing season-opening victory.
The headline split Newsweek frames it as "Celtics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut". Portland Press Herald frames it as "Paul George gives Celtics a lot to like in debut".
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CenterCeltics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut

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NewsweekNews report · Oct 21, 12:36 AM

Celtics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut

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George's dominant performance appeared to put Boston on track for a convincing season-opening victory.

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Portland Press HeraldNews report · Oct 21, 12:08 AM

Paul George gives Celtics a lot to like in debut

George scores 38 points in his first game since being acquired for Jaylen Brown in the offseason.

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