- ABC News
- April 17, 2017
WALTHAM, Mass. -- Isaiah Thomas remained with the Boston Celtics on Monday, and coach Brad Stevens said he expects that the All-Star guard will play Tuesday in Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls before traveling to be with his family after the death of his sister. Thomas scored 33 points in the Celtics' playoff-opening loss Sunday, one day after 22-year-old Chyna Thomas died in a single-car accident on an interstate?in their home state of Washington. "His plan, as of right now -- and, again, subject to him changing if he wants -- is that he'll be here [Tuesday] night and then will go to Tacoma after," Stevens said. "So either after the game [Tuesday] night or Wednesday morning." The Celtics have two days off before Game 3 Friday against the Bulls in Chicago. Stevens said memorial services for Thomas' sister had not been finalized but suggested the entire team would make an effort to attend. The Celtics are doing everything they can to help Thomas navigate...