*Thursday’s Celtics/Bulls game was between 2 of the 3 worst turnover teams in the league, but the Pelicans are on the opposite end of the leaderboard.
–15.2 percent of the Celtics’ possessions have ended in a turnover this season (3rd-worst in the league).
–12.1 percent of the Pelicans’ possessions have ended in a turnover this season (2nd-best in the league).
*When Brandon Bass played with the Hornets, none of the current New Orleans players were in the NBA.
*The Pelicans are 12-2 when having a better field-goal percentage than their opponent, but are 2-14 when they do not.
–The Celtics are 7-0 this season when outshooting their opponent by at least six percent, but are 6-19 otherwise.
*On Thursday, the Celtics tied their season-low in 3-pointers made.
–The Celtics are 6-1 this season when making at least nine 3-pointers.
*Jared Sullinger already has 6 double-doubles in 30 games this season after having only 4 in 45 games in his rookie season.
*Kris Humphries had double-digit rebounds in consecutive games for the first time since November 2012.
*Kelly Olynyk has yet to miss a free throw on the road in his NBA career (11 of 11).
*The Celtics have grabbed at least 40 rebounds in each of their last 9 games.
–It is their longest streak since 2008.
–Last time with 10 consecutive games or longer: 2003
*The Celtics have yet to beat a team from either the Southwest Division (0-4) or the Pacific Division (0-1) this season.
*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Pelicans
–The Pelicans have won the last 3 games against the Celtics
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