After the Celtics lost their second straight game to the Wizards in their second-round series, Isaiah Thomas was quite agitated about the officiating in Game 4.
Thomas didn't shoot a single free-throw in the game, which is unusual since getting to the line is a big part of his game. The Celtics All-Star called attention to this postgame and also said the Wizards were holding him throughout the game.
From ESPN's Chris Forsberg:
"I might have hit the ground five or six straight times and I’m not the one that likes hitting the ground.” pic.twitter.com/1Lw2k5m714
— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) May 8, 2017
Here's video of Thomas' comments (via SI's Ben Golliver):
Celtics' Isaiah Thomas: "I might have hit the ground 5 or 6 straight times… It's gotta be called differently… I don't even shoot one FT" pic.twitter.com/z2lMBcbF9o
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 8, 2017
Celtics' Isaiah Thomas doubles back on the officiating: "I wasn't getting anything here [in DC]… The calls should be a little more even." pic.twitter.com/ENIrDmy0Cu
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 8, 2017
It is important to note that Thomas doesn't blame the officials for Boston's loss. However despite that, his comments could likely earn Thomas a fine as the NBA doesn't tolerate players or coaches criticizing officials.