Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Game 1: Celtics (0-0) @ Raptors (0-0) Open Thread

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Celtics @ Raptors Stat Pack


*Since the Raptors traded Kris Humphries in 2009, he has had some real success against his former team.
–In the 4 games that he has played at least 35 minutes versus the Raptors, he has averaged 15 points, 17.8 rebounds and 6.5 offensive rebounds per game in leading his teams to a 4-0 record with a margin of victory of 10 points per game.


*The effect Jared Sullinger had on the 2012-13 Celtics:
–When Sully shot at least 60 percent from the field, the Celtics were 11-2.
–When he collected at least 8 rebounds, the Celtics were 7-3.
–When he played more than 25 minutes, the Celtics were 7-3.

*Friday’s game against the Bucks will be the only Friday in November that the Celtics will not be on the first night of a back-to-back.
–On the second night of all 4 back-to-backs, the C’s will be on the road.
–The Celtics have no back-to-backs this season with consecutive home games.

*Unfortunately for the Celtics, the total number of preseason national television appearances is comparable to that in the regular season.
–Preseason – By Network: 4 (Specific: 1 ESPN, 3 NBATV)
–1 national television game every 2 preseason games
–Regular Season – By Network: 6 (Specific: 3 ESPN, 3 NBATV)
–1 national television game every 13.7 regular season games

*For the first time in franchise history, the Celtics play the final game of one regular season and the first game of the next regular season at the same road venue.
–Apr 17, 2013 at Air Canada Centre
–Oct 30, 2013 at Air Canada Centre
–Also, both of those games: on Wednesdays.

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Raptors
–In Game 81 last season, the Celtics had a chance at their only 4-game sweep of an opponent in 2012-13.
–However, the Celtics lost and therefore were not part of any 4-game sweeps in 2012-13. They neither swept a 4-game series from an opponent nor were the victim of a 4-game sweep by any team in 2012-13.
–Since Paul Pierce entered the NBA, the Celtics have a record of 36-22 against the Raptors.

*Milestone Watch:
Avery Bradley is 3 points away from 1,000 for his career.
Kris Humphries is 13 minutes away from 10,000 for his career.