G Isaiah Thomas had 12 points Friday to help do in the Bulls.Thomas was scheduled to leave for Seattle after Friday's game for his sister's funeral, which will be held Saturday. Thomas' sister, Chyna, was killed in an automobile accident earlier this month. Celtics coach Brad Stevens would not comment on which members of the team would be traveling to the funeral besides Thomas.

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas plans to travel home to Washington state after Friday night's Game 6 against the Chicago Bulls to attend his sister's funeral.Thomas is scheduled to fly from Chicago to Tacoma to attend his sister's funeral at noon on Saturday, according to the Boston Globe.His younger sister, 22-year-old Chyna Thomas, died following a single-vehicle accident in Federal Way, Wash., on April 15.This will be Thomas' second trip home since his sister's death. He traveled to Tacoma for two days after Game 2 to be with his family and friends.The top-seeded Celtics lead the eight-seeded Bulls 3-2 and can clinch the best-of-seven first-round series with a victory Friday night. If Chicago wins, Game 7 will be played in Boston at on Sunday afternoon. Sunday also could be the start of the Eastern Conference semifinals if both the Boston-Chicago and Washington-Atlanta series are completed Friday night.Celtics coach Brad Stevens previously said he would like to give teammates the opportunity to attend the funeral for Thomas' sister if the schedule allowed, and the organization will be represented at the funeral, a source told ESPN.Thomas, wearing "RIP Lil Sis" written in tribute on his shoes, has played well under the circumstances. He is averaging 25.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists in the five games against the Bulls.

BOSTON -- Isaiah Thomas scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, leading Boston on a late surge that put the Celtics in command of the game and back on top in their first-round playoff series with a 108-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.Avery Bradley also scored 24 for Boston. Al Horford finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as the Celtics won their third straight and took a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference series.After losing the first two games, the top-seeded Celtics can advance with a win in Game 6 on Friday night in Chicago.Dwyane Wade had 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for the Bulls, who sputtered down the stretch and were outscored 29-16 in the fourth quarter. Jimmy Butler and Robin Lopez added 14 points apiece for Chicago, which was without point guard Rajon Rondo (broken thumb).Wizards 103, Hawks 99WASHINGTON -- Bradley Beal scored 27 points, and John Wall had 20 points and 14 assists as Washington regained control of its... [More]

G Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics on a late surge in the final period, scoring 11 of his 24 points in Wednesday's 108-97 victory over Chicago. The top-seeded Celtics lead the Eastern Conference first-round series 3-2 and can advance with a win in Game 6 on Friday in Chicago. "This whole group remains confident in everybody, from the first guy to the last guy," Thomas, who shot 1 for 10 from beyond the 3-point arc but was perfect at the free-throw line, going 11 for 11. "One thing about playoff basketball, when the shot's not falling, you've got to figure out a way to win."

G Isaiah Thomas -- six days after his sister was killed in an automobile accident -- rose once more with 33 points and seven assists as the Celtics drew even in their Eastern Conference playoff series with a 104-95 victory."What he's been through in the day-to-day is unfathomable the way he has performed on the court," Stevens said. "It's been really incredible."Either by scoring or with an assist, Thomas helped account for every point of a 12-0 run the Celtics used in the third quarter after the Bulls took a 65-63 lead. Chicago, which was led by Jimmy Butler's 33 points, erased a 20-point deficit and took their first lead of the game with 4:35 remaining in the third.But that's when Thomas sparked the offensive surge that pushed the Celtics back to a double-figure lead before maintaining their advantage the rest of the way. And no matter what defender the Bulls threw at him, Thomas -- who re-entered the game in the third quarter with four personal fouls -- couldn't be stopped."I just try to play the same way no matter who's out there on the floor (defensively)," Thomas said. "I have a job to do and that's to score the basketball, make plays for others and be the leader."

INDIANAPOLIS -- LeBron James scored 33 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:08 remaining, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 106-102 on Sunday afternoon, completing a four-game sweep of an Eastern Conference opening-round playoff series.Indiana, which never previously was swept in a seven-game series, took a 102-100 lead on a Thaddeus Young tip-in with 1:31 to play, but the Cavaliers scored the game's final six points to advance to the second round.For James, it was his 21st consecutive first-round playoff game victory, breaking Magic Johnson's record of 20 set in the mid-1980s.Kyrie Irving added 28 points, Deron Williams scored 14 and Kevin Love had five points and 16 rebounds.Lance Stephenson led Indiana with 22 points, Myles Turner had 20, and Paul George finished with 15 on 5-of-21 shooting.Rockets 113, Thunder 109OKLAHOMA CITY -- Nene tied an NBA playoff record by shooting 12-for-12 from the floor, and his 28 points off the bench led Houston over Oklahoma... [More]

G Isaiah Thomas was "feeling better" after traveling to Spokane, Wash., to visit his family after Thomas' sister, Chyna, was killed in a car accident last weekend. "It's been a hard week, he's had his ups and downs," Stevens said. "I think going to Seattle was a good thing, but it was hard." Thomas had 16 points Friday.

G Isaiah Thomas will fly to Tacoma, Wash., on Wednesday to attend the funeral for his younger sister, Chyna, who was killed in an automobile crash.He had an off night Tuesday. He scored 20 points but was just 6 of 15 from the floor, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range. Thomas missed six of his 13 free throws, had two assists and committed five turnovers. He was a minus-20.Thomas opened the game with a 3-pointer, the Celtics' club-record 1,000th of the season. The previous mark was 825.Thomas had his Game 1 technical foul rescinded by the league, but he got one 1:51 into Game 2.

G Isaiah Thomas plans to play Tuesday in Game 2 against Chicago before flying home to Washington state for his sister's funeral.Chyna Thomas was killed in a car crash Saturday outside Tacoma, Wash. Her brother played for Boston in Game 1 vs. the Bulls on Sunday, scoring 33 points.

Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas plans to play Tuesday night in Game 2 of the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Chicago Bulls as he continues to mourn from a family tragedy.Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Thomas will fly to his home state of Washington after the game to help complete funeral arrangements for his sister, Chyna Thomas, who was killed in a car crash Saturday outside Tacoma, Wash."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 told reporters Monday. "So either after the game (Tuesday) night or Wednesday morning."Thomas played through tears Sunday night and scored 33 points in the Celtics' 106-102 playoff-opening loss against the Bulls -- just a day after his 22-year-old sister died in a single-car accident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way, Wash.The Celtics have two days off before Game 3 Friday night against the Bulls in Chicago and Stevens... [More]

LeBron James offered his condolences on Monday to grieving Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas.Thomas played through tears Sunday night in the Celtics' 106-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls in the opener of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series -- just a day after his 22-year-old sister Chyna Thomas was killed in a car crash. Thomas, wearing "RIP Lil Sis" written in tribute on his shoes, paced Boston with 33 points.James did not send his sympathies to Thomas and his family via social media because of the Cleveland Cavaliers star's playoff-imposed blackout, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.James conveyed his sympathy after Monday morning's shootaround before Game 2 of the series against the Indiana Pacers."My deepest sympathy and prayers goes up to him and his mother, his father, whoever is in his life. I'm not quite sure who's in his life," James told reporters in Cleveland. "Had to be a tough situation for him, just going out and playing a game and obviously who cares about the... [More]

PG Isaiah Thomas played the day after his younger sister, Chyna, was killed in a car crash. Thomas played through tears with "RIP Lil Sis" written in tribute on his shoes. He paced Boston with 33 points."He was incredible. He's an amazing player and an amazing person," Boston coach Brad Stevens said. "The days won't get easier for him, but he somehow plays like that."Thomas led a last-gasp effort for the Celtics, hitting a layup with 7.5 seconds left to cut Chicago's lead to 104-102, but Butler dribbled off a few seconds and sealed it with a pair of free throws with 3.3 seconds to go.It was unclear Sunday whether Thomas would play Tuesday or if he would return to Washington state to be with his family. Stevens said Thomas has the Celtics' support in whatever he decides."Whatever he needs to do, he needs to do, and we'll help in any way," Stevens said.

The sister of Boston Celtics' All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas was killed in a one-car accident early Saturday morning, according to the Washington State police.Chyna Thomas, 22, died at the scene of the accident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way, Wash.Isaiah Thomas received the news after taking part in the Celtics' practice in the afternoon, ESPN reported.The network cited a source as saying that Thomas is expected to play on Sunday when the team opens its Eastern Conference first-round series against the Chicago Bulls."We are terribly saddened by the tragic loss of Chyna Thomas," the Celtics said in a statement Saturday. "The thoughts and prayers of the entire Celtics organization are with Isaiah and his family."According to The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.), Chyna Thomas' 1998 Toyota Camry traveled off the road around 5 a.m. and hit a barrier, which State Patrol spokesman Nick King said "vaulted the vehicle head-on" into a sign post.Thomas was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident and died at the scene, according to the State Patrol.

G Isaiah Thomas finished with 13 points and eight assists. He extended his club record by making a 3-pointer in his 57th consecutive game. Thomas was held scoreless until he hit a pair of free throws with 2:17 left in the half. He knocked down back-to-back 3s and added two more free throws to put Boston up one at the break.

G Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points Monday in the Celtics' win over the Nets. Thomas extended his club record with a 3-pointer in his NBA-high 56th straight game.

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title and moved atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 114-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.The victory, which completed a four-game sweep of the season series with the Nets, moved the Celtics a game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers atop the conference.Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points, Al Horford had 19 and the pair combined for the final 15 Boston points in the last 4:41.Despite Brooklyn's loss, Brook Lopez scored 25 points and became the leading scorer in franchise history, passing Buck Williams. Jeremy Lin scored 26 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds for the Nets.Heat 124, Cavaliers 121 (OT)MIAMI -- Miami kept its slim playoff hopes alive, defeating Cleveland in overtime. The Cavaliers rested LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.The Heat (40-41) will need to win their regular-season finale on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards to have any hope of making the playoffs. Even with a victory, Miami... [More]

G Isaiah Thomas led the way with 32 points, including seven straight points when the Celtics reclaimed control in the fourth quarter.Thomas will likely end the season with the second-highest scoring average in franchise history. He came into the game averaging 29.1, just a fraction below Larry Bird's franchise record of 29.9 in 1987-88.

G Isaiah Thomas scored 35 points, hitting 4 of 8 from 3-point range and 11 of 13 foul shots. He also chipped in five rebounds and four assists.

G Isaiah Thomas led Boston with 26 points and six assists Wednesday in the Celtics' loss to the Cavaliers.

G Isaiah Thomas scored 35 points and dished out seven assists Friday. Thomas, who set the Celtics' season 3-pointer record Wednesday night, extended another club record with a 3-pointer in his 51st straight game and also recorded his 51st 25-point game and 29th 30-point game. It was also his 67th 20-point game (including 12 straight), one behind Westbrook for the league lead.