Celtics vs. Kings Stat Pack

 

*For the first time in the 2014 calendar year, the Celtics are entering a game with a winning streak.

--Last time they won consecutive games before this past week: December 13 and 16, 2013.

--The Celtics’ only winning streak of at least 4 games this season: November 6 to 11, 2013 (they also had only one winning streak of exactly 3 games)

*The Celtics are also one of 6 teams (and one of 3 Eastern-Conference teams) that are undefeated in February 2014.

*The Kings have lost their last 4 road games, the longest current road losing streak in the Western Conference.

--The Kings have had the toughest strength of schedule this season.

*Jared Sullinger has a double-double in each of his last 3 games, marking the first time in his career that he has accomplished that feat.

*On Wednesday, Sullinger matched his career-high with 5 assists.

--It was his first time with 5 assists in an NBA road game.

*Via Elias: “Jared Sullinger registered 19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help lead the Celtics to a victory over the 76ers on Wednesday night. Over the last 24 seasons, only one other Celtic has reached those levels in those four categories in a game. On November 5, 1997, Antoine Walker recorded 20 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks against the Heat.”

*Rajon Rondo is in search of his 3^rd straight double-digit assist game on Friday.

--The last time he accomplished that feat: December 2012 (5 consecutive games)

*Jeff Green now has 3 separate games of at least 5 made 3-pointers this season.

--The last time a Celtic had at least 3 such games in a single regular season: Ray Allen (4 in 2011-12)

--There have been only 2 other such performances by players in green this season: 2 (one each by Jordan Crawford and Phil Pressey)

*3 of Jeff Green’s 4 highest-scoring games in his career have come on the road and on Wednesdays.

--1. Monday, Mar 18, 2013 vs. Miami: 43 with Celtics (Loss)

--2. Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014 at Washington: 39 with Celtics (Win)

--3. Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 at New Jersey: 37 with Thunder (Win)

--4. Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014 at Philadelphia: 36 with Celtics (Win)

*Happy 25^th birthday to Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas, who makes Sacramento 7.4 points better per 100 possessions when he is on the floor this season.

*The Celtics have yet to beat a team from either the Southwest Division (0-6) or the Pacific Division (0-4) this season.

*The 76ers’ 28 fast break points on Wednesday were the most given up by the Celtics this season.

*Rajon Rondo is 2 assists away from 4,000 for his career.

*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Kings

--The last time Sacramento won in Boston: more than 7 years ago