Celtics star Isaiah Thomas has been dealing with extreme emotions ahead of Boston's playoff game Sunday vs. the Bulls. Thomas' 22-year-old sister, Chyna Thomas, died in a single-car crash early Saturday in Washington state.
Thomas, who intends to play in the game, led the Celtics onto the court for Game 1 vs. the Bulls.
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Isaiah Thomas leads the Celtics onto the floor. pic.twitter.com/x0DTZt52AE
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Thomas' strength is even more admirable considering he was seen only an hour before the game openly weeping courtside.
An emotional scene in Boston as Isaiah Thomas will try to play in Game 1 vs. the Bulls pic.twitter.com/SwGSsYZjvN
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Thomas paid tribute to his sister with an inscription his shoes.
IT4's shoes :pray: pic.twitter.com/g5AMPDJ9MA
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TD Garden also held a moment of silence in honor of Thomas' sister.
Here's the moment of silence by the #Celtics for Chyna Thomas. pic.twitter.com/N15b88m9ml
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