He didn't want a video tribute, but Celtics Nation still showed their appreciation for Isaiah Thomas. Thursday (AEDT) was the first time Thomas was back in Boston since being dealt to the Cavaliers in the off-season.
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Thomas sat out the second night of a back-to-back as a precaution but the TD Garden crowd on-hand gave the former Celtic a thunderous ovation.
Isaiah Thomas receives a thunderous ovation from the #Celtics crowd. pic.twitter.com/heLTftus3Z
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 4, 2018
I.T. acknowledged the cheers sticking one finger up in the air.
The next time the Cavs will visit the Celtics in Boston will be February 12 (AEDT). It will be the final time both teams meet in Beantown this season unless they of course faceoff in the playoff.
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