Celtics vs. Pistons Stat Pack

*After being outrebounded in their previous 8 contests (Celtics’ longest streak since 2002), the Celtics outrebounded the Timberwolves on Monday.
–With Monday’s loss, the Celtics are now 14-5 this season when winning the rebounding battle.

*For the 11^th time in Paul Pierce’s career, he has had a double-double in 3 straight games.
–Only once in Pierce’s career has he gone 4 consecutive games with a double-double (November 2002).

*The Celtics without Pierce this season…
–The Celtics are about 5.0 points worse per 100 offensive possessions without Pierce on the floor this season.
–Of all Celtics who have played at least 200 minutes this season, Pierce is the most impactful offensive player on the team.

*The Celtics without Kevin Garnett this season…
–The Celtics are about 7.9 points worse per 100 defensive possessions without Garnett on the floor this season.
–Of all Celtics who have played at least 50 minutes this season, Garnett is the most impactful defensive player on the team.

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Pistons
–The last time the Pistons swept a season series from the Celtics was 2006-07.
–The Pistons have a 4-game win streak against the Celtics, the longest streak since the Pistons won 9 straight games over the Celtics from 2005 to 2007.
–During that 4-game losing streak, the Celtics have scored fewer than 90 points in each of those games.
–The last time the Celtics beat the Pistons: December 30, 2011.
–The Celtics have won 6 of their last 8 games at TD Garden over the Pistons.

*Milestone Watch:

–All-Time NBA Minutes–
5. Wilt Chamberlain 47,859
6. John Stockton 47,764
7. Kevin Garnett 47,731            (Garnett needs 34 to move into 6^th place)