12/15/12: Celtics @ Spurs Stat Pack

*Since 2011-12 (including the playoffs), when Avery Bradley plays at least 10 minutes, the Celtics record is 40-19.
–When Bradley has been out or plays less than 10 minutes, they are 22-27.

*The Celtics have lost 3 consecutive road games, tied for their 2^nd-longest road losing streak since 2011-12.
–Longest: 5 games (February 10 to 22, 2012)

*The Celtics really like Saturdays. They are 4-1 (.800) on Saturdays this season, their best winning percentage on any day in 2012-13 (minimum 2 games).
–The Spurs like Saturdays, too. They are 5-0 on Saturdays this season.

*The Spurs have 3 players in the Top 25 of single-player plus/minus this season.
–T-7^th: Manu Ginobili (+144)
–11^th: Tony Parker (+139)
–14^th: Tim Duncan (+129)

*The Spurs and Celtics are 2 of the Top 3 NBA teams in Team Assists per Field Goals Made.
–1^st: Chicago (.642)
–2^nd: San Antonio (.635)
–3^rd: Boston (.633)

*The Celtics are now 0-3 this season in games that they used last night’s starting lineup (Rondo, Lee, Pierce, Bass and Garnett).
–The starting lineup of Rondo, Terry, Pierce, Bass and Garnett is 9-4.

*Milestone Watch:

–Celtics History: All-Time Blocked Shots–
3. Larry Bird 755
4. Kendrick Perkins 646
5. Paul Pierce 645                        (Pierce needs 1 to tie Perkins for 4^th place)

–All-Time NBA Three-Pointers Made–
6. Peja Stojakovic 1,760
7. Dale Ellis 1,719
8. Paul Pierce 1,715                        (Pierce needs 5 to move into 7^th place)

–All-Time NBA Free Throws Made–
11. Charles Barkley 6,349
12. Reggie Miller 6,237
13. Paul Pierce 6,224                        (Pierce needs 14 to move into 12^th place)