One of the most impressive moments in two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas' career was in the 1988 Finals when he played through a right ankle injury against Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Unknown Date; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Detroit Pistons guard #11 ISIAH THOMAS in action against the Chicago Bulls at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Imagn Images ...
Isiah Thomas gave it his all in the 1988 Finals when ... Thomas suffered a severely sprained ankle, compromising his performance. That injury heavily impacted Detroit, which would lose in seven ...
Isiah Thomas delivers an inspiring and iconic Finals effort: overcoming a severe ankle sprain, Thomas sets a new Finals record for points in a quarter (25) as Detroit pushes the Lakers to the brink.