1/27/12: Celtics vs. Heat Stat Pack

*For the first time in Rajon Rondo’s career, he has gone for a triple-double in consecutive games.
–The last player to have a triple-double in consecutive games: Andre Iguodala (2011).
–The last player to have a triple-double in 3 straight games: LeBron James (2009).

*Via ESPN Stats & Info: “LeBron James and Dwyane Wade: combined for 184 points their last 3 games; opposing starters have combined for 182 over this stretch.”

*The Celtics’ 3-point shooting percentage has fallen to 27^th in the NBA (33.5%) and their offensive efficiency has fallen to 23^rd in the league (99.8 points/100 possessions).

*On Friday, Kyle Korver tied the NBA record for the most 3-pointers in half with 8 three’s in the second half.
–He tied Tim Thomas, Michael Redd, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and J.R. Smith (twice).

*The Celtics have played 2 double-OT games this season after playing just 1 regular season double-OT game in previous 5 seasons.

*Courtney Lee had 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists on Friday and became only the 2^nd Celtics reserve in the Kevin Garnett era to reach those plateaus in a single game.
–Glen Davis: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists in 2010.

*The Celtics have lost 6 straight games for the first time since April 2007.

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Heat
–The Celtics are a perfect 4-0 against the Heat at TD Garden in the regular season in the LeBron era.
–Including the playoffs, the Celtics are 7-2 against the Heat at TD Garden in the LeBron era.

*Milestone Watch:

–Kevin Garnett is 9 field goals made away from 10,000 for his career–

–All-Time NBA Points Scored–
20. Charles Barkley 23,757
21. Paul Pierce 23,398            (Pierce needs 360 to move into 20^th place)
22. Ray Allen 23,384                        (Allen needs 15 to move into 21^st place)

–Celtics History: All-Time Assists–
4. Bill Russell 4,100
5. Paul Pierce 4,099                        (Pierce needs 2 to move into 4^th place)
6. Rajon Rondo 3,943                        (Rondo needs 157 to move into 5^th place)

–Most NBA Double-Doubles Since 1990–
1. Tim Duncan 751
2. Shaquille O’Neal 727
3. Kevin Garnett 726                        (Garnett needs 2 to move into 2^nd place)

–All-Time NBA Three-Pointers Made–
5. Chauncey Billups 1,787
6. Peja Stojakovic 1,760
7. Paul Pierce 1,755                        (Pierce needs 6 to move into 6^th place)