On what would’ve been his sister’s 23rd birthday, Isaiah Thomas poured in a career-high 53 points to lift the Celtics to a Game 2 victory over the Wizards. With the death of his sister still on his mind, Thomas has found ways to excel in the playoffs thus far.
The two-time All-Star took over in the fourth quarter and overtime on Tuesday night with a combined 29 points. His 53 points were the second highest in postseason franchise history and the most in an NBA Playoffs game since Allen Iverson in 2003.
Throughout and after Thomas’ performance, former and current NBA players recognized the remarkable night for the Celtics star.
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 3, 2017
Nope. He plays with #MambaMentality but he is now and forever will be known as the #MightyIT https://t.co/tWH8FEH9Lz
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 3, 2017
"Shout out to IT… Keep playing inspired."
KG reacts to @Isaiah_Thomas & John Wall's epic duel in Game 2. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4B7hc5jAhP
— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) May 3, 2017
Isaiah Thomas is pretty good
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) May 3, 2017
God smiling down @Isaiah_Thomas..
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 3, 2017
Damn IT
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 3, 2017
@Isaiah_Thomas Greatnesssssss
— José Juan Barea (@jjbareapr) May 3, 2017
50 piece!!!! Hell yea @Isaiah_Thomas !
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) May 3, 2017
Omg IT hooooopin
— Dorell Wright 🏁 (@DWRIGHTWAY1) May 3, 2017
Much respect @Isaiah_Thomas can't say no more about it.. 🙏🏽
— Justin Anderson (@JusAnderson1) May 3, 2017
