Isaiah Thomas out for tonight's game against Memphis, likely all weekend as well

The Celtics are facing one of the NBA's elite tonight as the Memphis Grizzlies (45-18) visit the TD Garden. The C's received some bad news today as word came down that they will be without guard Isaiah Thomas:

Celtics announce that Isaiah Thomas (bruised back and elbow) will not play tonight against Memphis.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) March 11, 2015

Thomas suffered the injury in Monday's win against the Miami Heat:

As bad as I want to play tonight I can't. I will be back soon Cs fans! That fall really messed my back & elbow up. #CelticsNation #Playoffs

— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) March 11, 2015

UPDATE: Thomas out until Monday:

#Celtics HC Brad Stevens says "high probability" Isaiah Thomas will be out until Monday. #celticstalk

— A. Sherrod Blakely (@SherrodbCSN) March 11, 2015

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