2/25/12: Celtics @ Jazz Stat Pack

*Former Celtic Al Jefferson is 0-10 in his career against the Celtics.
–0-6 with Timberwolves.
–0-4 with Jazz.

*On Sunday, the Celtics shot 42.4% from the field.
–When the Celtics have a field goal percentage as low as they did against Portland, they are 4-12 this season.
–However, when they shoot at least 50% in a game, they are 13-2 in 2012-13.

*The Celtics are 3-1 on Mondays this season, their best record for any day.
–The Jazz are 6-3 on Mondays in 2012-13.

*The Celtics’ 2 three-pointers made Sunday were the 2^nd-fewest by the Celtics in a game this season.
–In addition, their 15.4% shooting from downtown tonight was their worst for a game this season in which they attempted at least 10.

*On Sunday, Jeff Green extended his streak of scoring at least 8 points to 15 straight games.
–That is tied for the 4^th-longest streak of his career.

*Jason Terry is 13 three-pointers away from his 13^th straight season (2000-01 to 2011-13) of making at least 100 three-pointers.
–Paul Pierce became the first player to do so from 2000-01 to 2012-13.
–Ray Allen: 11 three-pointers away from his 14^th straight such season (1999-2000 to 2012-13).
–No other NBA players will be able to make it at least a 13^th straight such season in 2012-13.
–The record for the most consecutive seasons of at least 100 three pointers made is held by Reggie Miller: 15 seasons (1989-90 to 2003-04).

*The Celtics are still in search of their 10^th road victory this season. The C’s are still the only current playoff team to still have fewer than 10 road wins in 2012-13.

*The Celtics have had fewer offensive rebounds than their opponent in 15 consecutive games, the longest streak of any team this season and tied for the 2^nd-longest streak in the NBA since 2004-05 (15 games in 2007 by Phoenix Suns).
–The only longer such streak since 2004-05: Golden State Warriors (17 games in 2012).

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Jazz
–The Celtics have won their last 4 meetings with the Jazz.
–Boston is 7-3 overall against Utah since 2007-08.

*Milestone Watch:

–All-Time NBA Free Throws Made–
10. Allen Iverson 6,375
11. Charles Barkley 6,349
12. Paul Pierce 6,343                        (Pierce needs 7 to move into 11^th place)