*Gerald Wallace became only the 8th player this season (and only the 2nd player in 2014 – the other player Kevin Durant) to record 8 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists in the same game.
–Last Celtic to accomplish that feat: Paul Pierce (February 10, 2013)
–Last Celtic not named Pierce or Rondo to do so: Ryan Gomes (November 8, 2006)
*The last time the Celtics won on the first night of a back-to-back was November 29 against the Cavaliers.
*The Celtics (3-0) and Mavericks (3-0) are 2 of 4 teams that are undefeated in February 2014.
–The other 2 teams: Pacers (4-0) and Rockets (3-0)
*The Mavericks’ 457 steals are tied with the 76ers for the most in the league this season.
–Their 9.0 steals per game are tied for the 2nd-most in the NBA (only team with more: Heat 9.1).
*The Celtics are hoping to match their season-long winning streak with a victory on Sunday.
*Jerryd Bayless’ 19 points and 4 made 3-pointers on Friday were his most as a Celtic.
*Jared Sullinger is one of 5 NBA players to have a double-double in each of his last 4 games.
*Rajon Rondo is in search of his 3rd straight double-digit assist game.
–The last time he accomplished that feat: December 2012 (5 consecutive games)
*Rondo is 2 assists away from becoming the 6th Celtic all-time with 4,000 assists.
*Wednesday marked Rondo’s 7th consecutive game with at least 3 turnovers, which marks one of the longest streaks of his career. His longest streak since the beginning of the 2011-12 season is 8 games (done twice).
–He is on pace to have a new career-high in turnover rate this season.
*The Kings’ 12 bench points on Friday matched the fewest bench points for a game against the Celtics this season.
–The Clippers also had 12 on January 8.
*After Friday, the only division that the Celtics are winless against this season is the Southwest Division (0-6).
*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Mavericks
–Before the C’s double-overtime victory over the Mavericks, Dallas had won the previous 3 meetings in Boston.
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