*The last time the Celtics won the first game of a back-to-back was November 29 against the Cavaliers (11 straight losses for the C’s in the first game of back-to-backs).
–The Bulls have dropped 4 of their 6 when playing the first game of a back-to-back.
–For Monday: the Bulls have won 6 of their last 7 games when playing the second game of a back-to-back.
*The Celtics and Bulls own 2 of the 3 worst offensive effective field goal percentages in the league this season.
–28th overall: Celtics (.473)
–30th overall: Bulls (.466)
*Only one team in the NBA has a better defensive efficiency and worse offensive efficiency than the Celtics (T-15th in defense with Brooklyn and 28th in offense) this season.
–Chicago: 2nd in defense and 29th in offense
*The Celtics and Bulls are both in the bottom 10 in the league in handling the basketball this season.
–14.1 percent of the Celtics’ possessions have ended in a turnover this season, but they have been a lot better since Rajon Rondo returned.
–Without Derrick Rose, it has been ugly for Chicago. 14.4 percent of the Bulls’ possessions have ended in a turnover this season.
*The Celtics have made at least 10 free throws in each of their last 31 games, which is the franchise’s longest streak since 2010 (32 straight regular-season games).
*For Monday: the Celtics’ 9-game road losing streak is tied for the 2nd-worst active one in the NBA.
–Since the beginning of the 2007-08 season, the only other Celtics’ road losing streak that was longer was the 10-game one done earlier this season.
*For Monday: when Avery Bradley steps on the court on the second night of the back-to-back, it will be his 200th career NBA game.
*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Bulls
–The Bulls have taken 8 of the last 11 overall meetings from the Celtics.
–For Monday: Tom Thibodeau is 6-1 against the Celtics at the United Center.
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