Isaiah Thomas had perhaps his best outing since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, putting up 20 points, nine assists, and five rebounds off the bench in 31 minutes of play against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What stuck out the most during his time on the floor was his sheer aggressiveness taking over the game, as the Lakers ran away with a 127-113 win to clinch their 30th victory of the regular season.

Yet, despite playing only 15 games with the Cavs earlier this season and being traded shortly after being acquired this past summer as part of the Kyrie Irving trade, Thomas offered there's no revenge factor in this win.

Article Continues Below
More Los Angeles Lakers News
NBA player Deandre Ayton in a LA Lakers jersey with the LA Lakers arena in the background, Deandre Ayton free agency contract buyout
Why Lakers must pursue Deandre Ayton in free agency after Blazers buyoutDavid Yapkowitz ·
Lakers' LeBron James shoots over Blazers' Deandre Ayton
Lakers fans already recruiting Deandre Ayton after buyoutJedd Pagaduan ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) signals to teammates during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Bobby Marks details why Lakers’ LeBron James trade to Cavs won’t be easyRichard Pereira ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
NBA rumors: Kevin O’Connor suggests Cavs try LeBron James trade with LakersJaren Kawada ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) celebrates after scoring a three pointer agains the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
Lakers rumors: Contenders lurking after Dorian Finney-Smith declines $15.4 million optionTroy Finnegan ·
LeBron James with the logos of every NBA team in the background.
Ranking 5 best LeBron James trade destinations after Rich Paul’s bombshell Lakers quotesBailey Bassett ·

“No, I don't need to show anybody,” Thomas said, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. “They know what I can do. I only played 15 games for them, so it's really not about showing them what I can do. The world knows what I can do and what I bring to the table. I took it as another game and I just wanted to win and we did a helluva job as a team, beating that really good team over there.”

The fact that Thomas failed to mention the Cavs as a team tells a lot more than words let on. This is the same 5-foot-9 player who has played with a chip on his shoulder after being drafted dead last in the 2011 NBA Draft, the same player who relentlessly battled for a starting spot his first four years in the league, and the same player who has tried to prove the world that his hip is just fine after suffering a season-ending injury.

Thomas might not want to make it public, but it's sure the 29-year-old had some extra venom on his pouch when playing his former team, whether he wants to admit it or not.