Thomas learned after Saturday's practice that his 22-year-old sister was killed in a vehicle crash in Tacoma, Washington. Trailing by 5 with less than 4 seconds left in the half, Al Horford drained a 25-foot three-pointer as time expired.
Thomas chose to play in Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, though it was obvious he was emotional.
On his shoes he'd written "RIP Lil Sis", "Chyna" and "I love you".
James did not send his condolences to Thomas and his family via social media because of James' playoff-imposed blackout. It says a lot about him.
"You're not going to slow down Isaiah Thomas from getting the looks and getting opportunities. We grew up in the same area". "But to be sitting on the sideline a few minutes before the game, crying, that makes me uncomfortable for him", Barkley continued. The Celtics point guard was informed of her death Saturday afternoon, following the team's practice session.
The series is now 2-0 in favor of the Bulls with two games in Chicago this weekend, and if the Bulls have their way, it'll be the last time they see green T-shirts, the last time they see the 17 championship banners and countless retired numbers in the rafters this season.
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Of course, it'll be open season with boos whenever he returns and plays against the Celtics with another team.
Harden also had nine assists and seven rebounds, and Patrick Beverley had a playoff career-best 21 points along with 10 rebounds for the Rockets.
"He's trying his best to compartmentalize when he's here to work on what he needs to work on, but I'm sure that's hard", Stevens said. ESPN reported that Celtics' head coach Brad Stevens noticed Thomas' struggles during the warmups and some moments prior to the game. It's just all-out effort and you just gotta continue doing your job; the play never stops until a person gets the rebound. That has to be weighing heavy on not only the Boston leader but also the entire Celtic team. Jimmy Butler scored 30 points, but Bobby Portis scored 19 coming off the bench.
John Wall scored a playoff career-high 32 points and Markieff Morris added 21 in his National Basketball Association postseason debut to help Washington beat Atlanta 114-107.
Thomas, who scored 33 points and had six assists, was visibly devastated as he still came to grips with his sister's death. Game 2 will be on Tuesday, April 18th at the TD Garden.
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