The Sultan's notes include the Celtics becoming the all-time NBA single season leader in blowout wins and Derrick White entering Steph Curry territory with his recent run of 3-point marksmanship.

The Sultan of Stat prefers when second round refers to further libation rather than the next playoff series.

However, mathematical mensch that he is, Dick Lipe got over his disappointment to deliver you six more sips of his top shelf noteage after Celtics-Cavs Game 1.

Payton Pritchard gets the rebound with 5.2 seconds left in 3rd and is like, 'Ooh, this is my play.' Dribbles up quickly and pulls up to bag a long trey and 92-77 Celtic lead.

Luke Kornet in 12 first-half minutes: 2 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, plus-10.

There are actually 11 really good basketball players on the floor here in the Garden.

One of the referees, Curtis Blair, was the star guard for Richmond in the 1991 NCAA tournament when the Spiders took down Syracuse -- the first time a 15 seed ever defeated a No. 2.

Nothing hard and fast to report here (stop and read that part again), but the Cavaliers are expecting to see Kristaps Porzingis before this series is over. I'm getting the same vibe from the Celtics.

Today on 'The Drive' from 4-6 with Jim, Ernie & Matt:

4:45 - Steve Bulpett

Along with Boston Bruins Game 1 reaction, Boston Celtics Game 1 preview, Sox Props, Tuesday Trivia, Drive Poll & more! Listen in at 929theticket.com

The new '48 Minutes' from Bleav is live. Steve Bulpett of HEAVY.com joins us to
-Analyze gm #1 of Indiana Pacers/NEW YORK KNICKS
-Review the Minnesota Timberwolves destruction of the Denver Nuggets
-Preview Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers

With Michael Freer & Ross Geiger

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And thank you to the Orlando Magic...

League releases more dates for Eastern Conference semifinal series between Boston and either Cleveland or Orlando. (NBA had previously set just Games 1-4.)

For what it's worth, Darvin Ham has a lot of supporters throughout the NBA. Already heard from three who are... uh, angry.

On the other hand, economists are predicting a significant downturn in the following sector:

-- Patrick Beverley's wallet

Schedule for Eastern Conference semifinals Games 1-4, with two possibilities for the Celtics depending on when the Cleveland-Orlando series concludes.

Mike Gorman inherited Dick Lipe on stats when he took the job, and as we salute Mike's last game, it's at least comforting to know the Sultan of Stat will continue with NBC Sports Boston next season. The Sultan told me he's been asked and has accepted.

Tonight's offering for you: