The Celtics are going to be without Isaiah Thomas for the first time since April 15, 2015 when they play the Magic tonight in Orlando. Thomas suffered a groin injury in Houston on Monday, missed practice yesterday, and will now break a streak of 113 straight games played with Boston including 10 in the playoffs.
Isaiah Thomas (groin) flew home last night and will not play tonight vs. Orlando, says Brad Stevens. #NEBHInjuryReport
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 7, 2016
Thomas hoped the day of rest would ease up the injury, that he says he suffered in the second quarter Monday, but the flight back to Boston indicates it may be a bigger concern than originally thought.