Dick Lipe

@jpstewart54 Believe it or not, Shaq had 2 blocks and 2 missed FT in the opening minute against Atlanta on Nov. 21, 2007, just like Porzingis Wednesday night. Those are the only times it has happened in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97).

@DickLipe Here's one for you, Kristaps had 2 blocks and 2 missed foul shots before 1 minute gone last night. Betcha that's never been done.

With 19 points in the 1st quarter, Jaylen Brown surpassed Jo Jo White for 11th place on the Celtics all-time scoring list with 13,189 points. Another 4 points and he'll take over 10th place from Dave Cowens,

For the first time in franchise history, the Celtics sweep California. They outscored the Clippers, Lakers, Warriors and Kings by a total of 142 points. That's an average of 17.8 per game!

Move over Dave Cowens! Jaylen Brown has surpassed #18 for 10th place on the Celtics' all-time scoring list. 9. Tatum, 13,893 10. Brown,13,193 11, Cowens, 13,192 12. Jo Jo, 13,188

For just the 3rd time in his career, Jayson Tatum had at least 3 three-pointers and 4 rebounds in a first quarter. It previously happened Feb. 1, 2023 vs. Brooklyn and Mar. 17, 2024 against Washington.

In tonight's win over Phoenix, Jaylen Brown was the first Celtic to go 10/10 or better from the foul line in the 4th quarter since Isaiah Thomas. He was 11/11 on March 24, 2017. Ironically, Thomas' effort also came against the Suns.

Fresh off yet another Oscar for Best Use of Statistical Effects (he thanked the Academy and his bartender), the Sultan of Stat checks in with noteage from the Celtics' victory over Phoenix. @DickLipe has details on Jaylen Brown's historic night and more. ⬇️

CELTICS WITH AT LEAST 40 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 19 FT IN A GAME Brown tonight: 41 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 19/21 FT No one else (Havlicek came close in 1970 ... 39 PT, 7 REB, 6 AST, 19/24 FT vs. Seattle)

@greenenvypod @celtics This is the 9th time as a Celtic that White has picked up 4 fouls during the 1st 3 quarters.

hey @DickLipe how many times has Derrick White had 4 fouls as early in the 3rd quarter since he's been on the @Celtics?

@CurtHays Yes, it has been done 3 times, including White this season Brook Lopez and Danny Granger have also done it

@DickLipe Has any NBA player ever had 180 3pt made and 90 blocks in a single season?

For the 3rd time this season, 2 Celtics have scored at least 19 first-half points. White 23, Brown 20 vs. Clippers Jan. 3 Brown 29, Hauser 21 vs. Hawks Jan. 17 White and Brown both have 19 tonight

With 9 FTM in the 1st quarter, Jaylen Brown tied the NBA high for the season for an opening quarter (Harden). It also matched the Celtic record in the play-by-play era for 1st quarter free throws made (Pierce vs. New Jersey, 12/20/00)

MOST BLOCKS IN SEASON, 6-4 OR UNDER 106 Dwyane Wade, MIA, 2008-09 99 David Thompson, DEN, 1977-78 97 Dennis Johnson, SEA, 1978-79 92 DERRICK WHITE, BOS, 2025-26 87 DERRICK WHITE, BOS, 2023-24 87 Dwyane Wade, MIA, 2010-11

CELTICS WITH 24+ PTS, 10+ REB, 2+ BLK AND .840 FG PCT Robert Parish: 3 times Larry Bird at San Antonio, 3/13/86 Kevin McHale at San Antonio, 12/29/84 Kevin Garnett vs. Phoenix, 3/2/11 Neemias Queta vs. Washington, Saturday

The Wizards came from down 30 to within striking distance. The Celtics realized, "Holy $@%!, we might lose." The Wizards realized, "Holy $@%!, we might win." The Sultan of Stat (@DickLipe) already hitting the sauce to celebrate Pi Day (3/14), had to rally. Order was restored.

Tatum is the first Celtic to have at least 20 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals in a regular season game since Paul Pierce in 2005.

MOST POINTS BY CELTIC CENTER, 1ST HALF, PxP ERA 27 Raef LaFrantz, vs. HOU 11/13/05 26 Kristaps Porzingis, vs. CHI, 1/29/25 22 Queta tonight 22 Kendrick Perkins, at NY, 1/21/08

The Thunder didn't figure to have too much trouble with the road-tripping Celtics missing Jayson Tatum and Derrick White (and Nikola Vucevic). But the Bostonians seem to feed off underestimation. The Sultan of Stat (@DickLipe) details the closer-than-expected last-second loss.

Jaylen Brown ... 7th straight game with at least 7 assists 1st Celtic to have a streak of that length was Rondo

MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 20+ POINTS 127 - SGA 126 - Wilt, 1961-63 92 - Wilt, 1963-64 79 - Oscar Robertson, 1963-64 72 - Kevin Durant, 2015-16 72 - Michael Jordan, 1987-88 Celtic record: 48, Isaiah Thomas, 2016-17