Scouting report: Nets at Celtics

THE NUMBERS

12: Consecutive wins by the Celtics [team stats] over New Jersey.

5-52: Nets’ record this season.

9-73: Philadelphia’s record in 1972-73, worst in NBA history.

WHO’S HURT

For the Celtics, Paul Pierce [stats] (sprained right thumb) is day-to-day. For the Nets, Jarvis Hayes (strained left calf) and Chris Quinn (left ankle sprain) are out.

WHO’S HOT

Ray Allen has made 44-of-70 shots in the last five games.

WHO’S NOT

Rasheed Wallace has made 2-of-15 treys in the last five games.

BOTTOM LINE

Considering how the Celtics played in Thursday’s loss to Cleveland, this is a game they need to get for their mental well-being. The Celts should be able to exploit the Nets inside, but then again they were doing that to the Cavs before they stopped moving the ball.