–In the only victory (December 30, 2000), Mike Miller was a rookie starter for the Magic. In addition, Hornets coach Monty Williams came off the bench for Orlando.
*The Clippers are the only Western Conference team not named the Jazz or Kings that has an under .500 record against the Eastern Conference this season.
–However, they are 3-0 against the Atlantic Division this season
*Heading into Wednesday’s contest, both the Celtics and Clippers own a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, and both lead their respective divisions by 1.5 games.
*The Celtics have move wins in December than the Clippers.
*The Clippers are 9-0 this season when scoring at least 104 points.
*The Clippers are 8-0 this season when making at least 9 shots from 3-point distance.
*If Stephen Jackson plays Wednesday, it would be his 7th different uniform in which he will play against the Celtics in Boston.
*Before Wednesday, the last time Joe Johnson scored single-digit points in 30+ MP: Game 7 of first-round series vs. Bulls
*Now, the Celtics’ 2 best 3-point shooting games this season have been in the last 2 games
*C’s now 0-12 this season when registering fewer than 18 assists.
–Only once this season have the Clippers prevented their opponent from accumulating 18 assists.
*That was Brandon Bass’s first double-double of the season on Tuesday.
*But it was the first time Bass has missed multiple FTs in a game this season.
–Last time he missed multiple FTs: Game 6 vs. NYK (4 for 6)
–Last time he missed multiple FTs in a regular season game: Feb 11, 2013 @ Cha (0 for 2)
*The Nets were the 3rd team this season to top 50 percent shooting from the field against the Celtics (all 3 on the road).
*Before Tuesday, Paul Pierce’s last game with zero FGM: February 13, 2011 win over Heat
–Other 3 times in his career: 1999, 1999 and 2000
*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Clippers
–The Celtics have taken 4 of their last 5 home games from the Clippers.
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