5 things learned in the Memphis Grizzlies overtime loss to the Boston Celtics

Dec 20, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin (1) as center Marc Gasol reacts at FedExForum. Boston defeated Memphis in overtime 112-109. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 20, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots in the second quarter as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) center Marc Gasol (33) and forward JaMychal Green (0) look on in the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Isaiah Thomas is a beast

As a basketball purist, you have to marvel at the excellence of Isaiah Thomas. There hasn’t been a player at his size with his scoring ability since Allen Iverson.

After scoring only 8 points in the first half, Thomas bounced back in the second half and scorched the Memphis Grizzlies. He scored a whopping 36 points in the second half, finishing with a career-high 44 points.

There wasn’t a thing the Memphis Grizzlies could do to stop him.

Thomas killed the Grizzlies from downtown (7-for-10) and at the line (17-for-17).

In a conference dominated by Kyrie Irving, John Wall and Kyle Lowry, Isaiah Thomas should be in the conversation for best point guard out East.

Furthermore, there’s probably 57 of the 59 teams that passed on the 2011 NBA draft that are kicking themselves for passing on Isaiah Thomas.

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