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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks to pass the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. Thomas did not return in the second half due to a strained right hip. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) **FILE**

Celtics G Isaiah Thomas visits specialist, surgery undecided

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Ex-Boston Celtic wants verdict tossed in Chicago gun case

Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defends during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals,, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. Thomas did not return in the second half due to a strained right hip. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Celtics stagger on as Isaiah Thomas may need surgery

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) tries to move the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Isaiah Thomas out for rest of playoffs with hip injury

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James trades high-fives with teammates Iman Shumpert, left, and Deron Williams, right, during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs set NBA record with 41-point halftime lead

Associated Press

Players on the Boston Celtics bench watch play during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Cavs send Celtics to record loss, 130-86, lead series 2-0

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics players and coaches watch from the bench during the final minutes of Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics follow euphoria of winning lottery with dud on court

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Fans congratulate Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas after Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 115-105 to advance to the Eastern Conference championship series. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics seeking validation against Cavaliers in East finals

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, goes down with the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart defends during the second quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics power past Wizards in Game 7, 115-105

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) embrace after game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bradley Beal, John Wall come through when it matters most

By Deron Snyder

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) walks on the court in the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Isaiah Thomas, Celtics forced into a Game 7

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, pushes against Washington Wizards guard John Wall during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wall’s late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, right, knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, in Boston. As much as Isaiah Thomas has been the engine for the Celtics on offense this postseason, Avery Bradley has been counted on just as much on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Home’s where the heart is for Wiz, Celtics as Game 6 arrives

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the second quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics dominate Wizards, 123-101 in Boston Game 5

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas raises his arms as he is introduced before Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) smiles during the first half in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Thomas lobbies for calls with Celtics-Wizards series tied

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42), of Dominican Republic, and Kelly Olynyk, back center, of Canada, during the first half in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards use 26-0 run to rout Celtics in Game 4, tie series

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Al Horford, right, blocks a shot by Washington Wizards' Kelly Oubre Jr., left, during the second quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Wizards forward Oubre ejected for bowling over Olynyk

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dives after a ball stollen by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Wizards beat Celtics 116-89 in technical foul-filled Game 3

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) and Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) reach for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Changes afoot before Game 3 between Washington and Boston

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times