Boston’s leading scorer Isaiah Thomas struggled for two games against Cleveland — he was 0-of-6 for two points shooting Friday night — before leaving at the half with a hip injury. He did not play in the final 24 minutes.
The question now is will he play again this series?
The injury in question first happened in Game 6 against the Wizards, and he seemed to aggravate it in Game 2 Friday night, reports Chris Mannix of The Vertical at Yahoo Sports, and also of Comcast Sportsnet New England (which broadcasts Boston’s games during the regular season).
Isaiah Thomas underwent tests at hospital for a sore right hip after Game 6 of conference semifinals, Danny Ainge confirmed to @TheVertical
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) May 20, 2017
Internally, there were doubts Thomas could play in Game 7. He gutted it out, and again in Game 1. Injury, though, considered significant.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) May 20, 2017
His status for Game 3 is unknown.
However, in a series where the Celtics are clearly outmatched, what is the point of risking further injury? (If that can happen, we’re not sure exactly what the injury is yet.) I would not be surprised if Boston shuts Thomas down for the series, likely against his wishes.
Boston is down 0-2 to Cleveland, via two blowouts, with Game 3 Sunday in Cleveland.
