Around the NBA 12/7: Things Celtics fans should know from last night

There were 10 teams in action last night. Here are some things you should know:

2016 DRAFT PICK WATCH

1. The Nets moved to 5-15 with a loss to the Warriors. They are tied with the Pelicans for the third worst record in the NBA. The Celtics own the Nets 2016 first-round draft pick.

2. The Timberwolves were idle and remain 8-11.  However, they are only one game back of the eighth seed.   Minnesota will convey their first-round pick to the Celtics only if it falls between 13-30.  If Minnesota's pick falls between 1-12, they will instead convey their second-round picks in 2016 and 2017.  Thus, this pick would NOT be conveyed if the season were to end today.

3. The Mavericks defeated the Wizards, which brought their record to 12-9.  With the win, they moved into a tie with the Grizzlies for the fourth seed in the West.  Dallas will convey their first-round pick to the Celtics only if it falls between 8-30.  If Dallas' pick falls between 1-7, the conditional 2016 pick will become a 2017 first-round pick with the same conditions.  Thus, this pick would be conveyed if the season were to end today.

ATLANTIC DIVISION STANDINGS WATCH

4. The Nets lost to the Warriors.

Atlantic Division as of 12/7
Toronto 12-9
Boston 11-9
New York 10-11
Brooklyn 5-15
Philadelphia 1-20

COUNTDOWN TO CELTICS ENDING WARRIORS WIN STREAK ON 12/11/15

5. The Warriors went 2-0 this weekend, including a win over the Nets last night, and are now 22-0. This brings the countdown to December 11th to one:

Tuesday @ Pacers


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