No tooth, no problem for Thomas

Isaiah Thomas of Boston Celtics

Isaiah Thomas shook off having a tooth knocked out and the heartache of his sister's funeral to score 33 points on Sunday night, powering the Boston Celtics over Washington 123-111 in an NBA play-off game.

Thomas went 11-of-23 from the floor, 6-of-7 from the free throw line and contributed nine assists as the Celtics battled back after surrendering the game's first 16 points to beat the visiting Wizards in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference second round opener.