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*Entering Friday’s game, the Celtics are 5-1 on 1-day rest this season.

–The Trail Blazers are 2-6 on 1-day rest this season.

*Since 2007-08, the Celtics have a 22-14 (.611) record without Rajon Rondo playing.

–2012-13 … 0-1 (.000) —– With Rondo: 8-6 (.571)

–2011-12 … 8-5 (.615) —– With Rondo: 31-22 (.585)

–2010-11 … 9-5 (.643) —– With Rondo: 47-21 (.691)

–2009-10 … 1-0 (1.000) —– With Rondo: 49-32 (.605)

–2008-09 … 0-2 (.000) —– With Rondo: 62-18 (.775)

–2007-08 … 4-1 (.800) —– With Rondo: 62-15 (.805)

*Oddly, Paul Pierce has his lowest career rebound average against the Blazers.

–Worst: Portland – 4.7 rebounds per game (25 GP)

–2^nd Worst: Utah – 5.0 rebounds per game (25 GP)

–3^rd Worst: Memphis – 5.2 rebounds per game (25 GP)

*The Celtics remain 1 of 2 NBA teams yet to lose a game this season in which they have had a halftime lead.

–Celtics are 5-0 after leading at the half.

–The 76ers are the other team at 6-0.

*Milestone Watch:

–All-Time Regular Season Games Played–

17. Terry Porter 1,274

T-18. John Havlicek 1,270

T-18. Kevin Garnett 1,270            (On Friday, Garnett will move into sole possession of 18th place)