So far this season, George is averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. He is shooting just 42.6 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from behind the 3-point line. For more news and notes on the Boston Celtics, visit Boston Celtics on SI.

Paul George and wife Daniela are living it up during their vacation to St. Barts amid criticisms as the NBA star is having one of the worst offensive seasons of this career.

After adding Paul George to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, they have just as good a chance as anybody in the league. As for other teams, they have to focus on the draft lottery and see what they can do in order to help their future and push themselves forward.

The Philadelphia 76ers kick off the second half of the season on Thursday night with a tough home matchup against the Boston Celtics. The first time these two teams met in December, the Sixers secured a key 118-114 victory, and they’ll look to replicate that success against the defending champions.

With 23 regular-season games remaining, George, Maxey, and coach Nick Nurse all plan to push for an appearance in the Play-In Tournament.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha ...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George missed five games after suffering an injury to the extensor tendon in his left pinky finger on Jan. 25. Since returning to the lineup on Feb. 5, George has been playing with a splint on that finger.

Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104.