* The Bulls will be looking for their eighth straight win over the Celtics. Chicago has not lost to the Celtics since January 29, 2005.
* Chicago has won five of its last six games, including two in a row.
* The Bulls have the third-best record among Eastern Conference teams this season (37-28), while the Celtics have the worst record (18-44).
* Al Jefferson is averaging 23.2 points and 12.7 rebounds over his last six games.
* Following its 12-game road skid, Boston has now won each of its last two away from home.
* Kirk Hinrich has scored at least 25 points in two of his last three meetings with the Celtics.
* The Bulls are the second-best three-point shooting team in the league this season (38.5%), while the Celtics are the fifth-best (37.9%).
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