Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas fined $25K for inappropriate language toward fan

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)

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The Associated Press

May 10, 2017 - 2:16 pm

NEW YORK — Boston guard Isaiah Thomas has been fined $25,000 for inappropriate language toward a fan during the Celtics’ Game 4 loss at Washington.

The NBA announced the fine Wednesday.

Game 5 is Wednesday night in Boston. The second-round series is tied 2-2.

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