Boston Celtics: 5 Takeaways From Game 1
By Jack Jameson
1. Isaiah Thomas is Tough as Nails
Isaiah Thomas came into the game after learning that his younger sister had died in a one-car accident on Saturday morning.
Thomas was visibly emotional before the start of the game, but managed to put together a spectacular effort.
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In the end Thomas had 33 points, six rebounds and five assists.
To put together a performance like that in the playoffs is remarkable let alone to do so while going through what Thomas is.
Thomas was incredibly efficient shooting 10-for-18 from the field, 10-of-12 from the charity stripe and 3-for-7 from the three-point line.
He looked like himself out there and dominated the fourth quarter per usual, which was extremely encouraging for Boston fans.
While the Celtics were not able to come out victorious in the opening game of this series, this was of no fault of Thomas’.
The Bulls, who ended the season on a winning streak, look to be a much tougher matchup than anticipated.
Thomas will need to continue to dominate the offensive side of the ball if the Celtics want to escape from this series.