Around the NBA 12/14: Things Celtics fans should know from last night

Only eight teams took the floor across the NBA last night. Here are some things you should know:

2016 DRAFT PICK WATCH

1. The Nets were idle and are 7-16. They still have the fourth worst record in the NBA. The Celtics own the Nets 2016 first-round draft pick.

2. The Timberwolves lost to the Suns 108-101, moving them to 9-14 on the season. With the Jazz also losing to the Thunder, they remain only 1.5 games 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. This pick would NOT be conveyed if the season were to end today.

3. The Mavericks were idle and are 13-11, which has them is sole possession of the fifth seed. 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. This pick would be conveyed if the season were to end today.

ATLANTIC DIVISION STANDINGS WATCH

4. The Raptors beat the 76ers 96-76.

Atlantic Division as of 12/14
Toronto 16-9
Boston 14-10 (1.5 GB)
New York 11-14
Brooklyn 7-16
Philadelphia 1-24

FORMER CELTICS

5. Kevin Garnett played 11 minutes in the Timberwolves loss to the Suns. He finished with 2 points, 3 rebonds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Minnesota was plus-2 with him on the floor and minus-9 with him off.

6. Jeff Green had one of his famous random breakout games in the Grizzlies loss to the Heat last night. He played 45 minutes and finished with 26 points (10-20 FG), 3 assists and 2 rebounds.

WHAT'S ON TAP FOR TONIGHT?

Raptors @ Pacers
Magic @ Nets
Clippers @ Pistons
76ers @ Bulls
Wizards @ Grizzlies
Suns @ Mavericks

Photo Credit: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP

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