Celtics vs. Bobcats Stat Pack

*Although the Celtics are now down to the 3^rd-best 3-point defense this season, they are still giving up a league-low 4.4 shots made from 3-point distance per game.


*For the first time in almost a year (December 2012), Jordan Crawford has at least one steal in 3 consecutive games.
–Last time he went 4 games in a row: March 2012

*Neither Jordan Crawford (14-of-14) nor Kelly Olynyk (7-of-7) has missed a free throw this season.

*Among outside shooters (ones who have attempted double-digit 3-pointers), Courtney Lee has the 6^th-best total field-goal percentage (.571).

*Jeff Green has begun the season 13-of-27 from deep, 13^th-best among players with at least 25 attempts from 3-point distance this season.

*The Celtics are now 6-0 all-time when Jared Sullinger posts a plus/minus of at least +15.

*At one point earlier this season, the Bobcats attempted at least 30 free throws in 5 consecutive games, tied for the longest streak in the NBA (with the Rockets).
–With less round numbers: the Bobcats’ current streak of attempting at least 28 free throws in 6 consecutive games is the longest streak in the NBA this season.

*The Bobcats enter Wednesday’s matchup with at least 10 offensive rebounds in each of their last 5 games.

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Bobcats
–The Celtics have taken their last 3 home games (and 8 of the last 9 home games) from the Bobcats.