During Game 6 of the 1988 NBA playoff finals, Isaiah Thomas played a great game despite a severely sprained ankle. Thomas's amazing ability to play despite the injury is due to:
A. endorphins being released by the brain
B. small-diameter sensory nerves being activated
C. high pain tolerance in professional athletes
D. superior physical conditioning
Answer: A
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