Isaiah sparks Boston power surge

Thomas conjures up 53 points to make Wizards disappear in OT

BOSTON - Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points - the second-highest total in Celtics playoff history - to help Boston beat the Washington Wizards 129-119 in overtime on Tuesday night and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference semifinal.

Still adjusting to the mouth guard he's using after losing one of his front teeth in Game 1, Thomas had nine points in overtime, when the Celtics outscored Washington 15-5.