# Celtics’ Paul George explains why he flipped off Philly fan during revenge game vs. Sixers

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5 outlets covering · First listed: Boston.com, Nov 11, 2026, 9:12 AM · Read it: <https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/11/11/paul-george-nba-basketball-boston-celtics-philadelphia-76ers-middle-finger/>

"Yeah, so then I rolled him the middle finger in return.”

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 11, 2026, 2:34 AM: [George excels as Celtics best Sixers](<https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13610861/nba-boston-celtics-best-lebron-james-philadelphia-76ers-as-jaylen-brown-shares-frosty-reunion-with-former-team>) — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom)
  Jayson Tatum scored 21 points and outplayed former Boston team-mate Jaylen Brown, and Paul George hit six 3-pointers and scored 36 points in his return to Philadelphia, leading the Celtics past the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:05 AM: [“As If I’m a Dog”: Paul George Explains Why He Flipped Off 76ers Fan Who Dropped Ball at His Feet During Celtics Game](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-as-if-im-a-dog-paul-george-explains-why-he-flipped-off-philadelphia-76ers-fan-who-dropped-ball-at-his-feet-during-boston-celtics-game/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  With spotlight on Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, Paul George found plenty of reasons to enjoy his return to Philadelphia. The Boston Celtics forward delivered one of his best performances of the season, leading his new team to a convincing victory over his former franchise. However, his night also featured an unexpected exchange with a
- Nov 11, 2026, 8:09 AM: [Paul George explains why he gave one 'a--hole' 76ers fan the middle finger during impressive return to Philly](<https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/paul-george-76ers-fan-middle-finger/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  George had a game-high 36 points in the Celtics' big win on Tuesday, and one fan in particular got under George's skin
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:12 AM: [Celtics’ Paul George explains why he flipped off Philly fan during revenge game vs. Sixers](<https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/11/11/paul-george-nba-basketball-boston-celtics-philadelphia-76ers-middle-finger/>) — Boston.com (Digital news, United States)
  "Yeah, so then I rolled him the middle finger in return.”
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:06 AM: [Why Paul George Flipped Off a 76ers Fan in Return to Philadelphia](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-paul-george-flipped-off-160630328.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Paul George's big night in Philadelphia included a gesture fans didn't appreciate.