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*Monday’s 4-offensive rebound performance by Kevin Garnett on Monday was his first since Game 6 of the Atlanta Hawks series in the 2012 playoffs.
–The Celtics are 8-1 in the last 9 games that Garnett has had at least 4 offensive rebounds (including the playoffs).
*The New Orleans Hornets have had strength of schedule of .529 thus far this season.
–That is the toughest schedule for any team.
*The Celtics are 10-6 on 1 day of rest this season.
–The Hornets are 3-7 on the 2nd day of back-to-backs this season.
*The Celtics have had a better field goal percentage than their opponent in 6 consecutive games (all victories), which is now the team’s longest streak this season.
–The Celtics have a 17-3 record this season when they have a better field goal percentage.
–When the Hornets have a lower field goal percentage than their opponent this season, they are 2-21.
*Recent Meetings: Celtics vs. Hornets
–Since 2007-08, the Boston is 5-4 against the Hornets.
–The Celtics have lost 3 of the last 4 meetings.
*Milestone Watch:
–All-Time NBA Points Scored–
15. Jerry West 25,192
16. Patrick Ewing 24,815
17. Kevin Garnett 24,809 (Garnett needs 7 to move into 16th place)
–All-Time NBA Field Goals Made–
10. John Havlicek 10,513
11. Dominique Wilkins 9,963
12. Kevin Garnett 9,955 (Garnett needs 9 to move into 11th place)
–All-Time NBA Points Scored–
21. Ray Allen 23,336
22. Robert Parish 23,334
23. Paul Pierce 23,317 (Pierce needs 18 to move into 22nd place)
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