* The Bulls have won the last five meetings in the series, which is their longest win streak vs. Boston since an 11-game streak from 1994-97.
* Boston has shot 51.6% from the field over its last three games, after shooting 40.3% in the previous three contests.
* Celtics’ guard Paul Pierce is averaging 27 points, nine rebounds and five assist on the road this season.
* Chicago has won four in a row after starting the season 3-9.
* The Bulls have scored 100+ points in six consecutive games, which is their since a seven-game streak back in January 1997.
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* Chicago’s Ben Gordon has averaged 22.7 points over the last three games, while shooting 50% (10-20) from three-point range.