Thomas plans to play in next 2 games, attend sister's funeral in between

Isaiah Thomas doesn't intend to miss any playoff action this week.

The Boston Celtics point guard plans to suit up in Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night and attend his sister's funeral the next day, head coach Brad Stevens told reporters Monday.

The 28-year-old All-Star played in the first-round opener on Sunday - just a day after his younger sister Chyna was killed in a car accident. He poured in 33 points, six dimes, and five boards in the 106-102 loss.

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Stevens expressed hope the schedule will permit the rest of the team to join Thomas at the funeral in his hometown of Tacoma, Wash.

The team's scoring and assists leader is expected to be in uniform for Game 3 on Friday, when the series shifts to Chicago.

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He was at Monday's practice but did not speak to the media.

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