http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/jnitznt Posts made by jnitznt on SB Nation http://www.blogabull.com/2009/4/29/858922/some-ridiculous-statistics-from jnitznt Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:35:44 -0000 <p>When the Celtics defeated the Bulls 106-104 in overtime yesterday, it was the third overtime game of the series, marking the first time an NBA playoff series has gone to the extra period three times.</p> <p><img /><img /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A record third overtime game underscores just how close this series has been.&nbsp; Now, forget for a moment, that Game Three of this series ever happened.&nbsp; If you throw out that joke of a game, the statistics between the two teams in the close games are remarkably similar.&nbsp; Here are some fun facts to back it up:</p> <p><b>Total Points:</b> Bulls 445, Celtics 445</p> <p><b>Field Goal Percentage:</b> Bulls 45.2%, Celtics 44.7%</p> <p><b>Three-Pointers Made:</b> Bulls 26, Celtics 27</p> <p><b>Three-Pointers Attempted:</b> Bulls 72, Celtics 71</p> <p><b>Total Rebounds:</b> Bulls 188, Celtics 186</p> <p><b>Assists:</b> Bulls 81, Celtics 85</p> <p><b>Steals:</b> Bulls 28, Celtics 32</p> <p><b>Turnovers:</b> Bulls 55, Celtics 53</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It's always amazing how after playing basketball for 48 minutes or more, teams can have the exact same number of points.&nbsp; The Bulls and Celtics have scored the exact same number of points in <i>212 minutes </i>of play!</p>