Boston Celtics: 3 Takeaways From Third Straight Win, 108-105, Over Pistons

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Entering play Tuesday, Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris was second on the team in scoring at 14.3 points per game in just 24.5 minutes per game. He was averaging a team-best 1.48 points per shot, making 50 percent of his field goals and 48 percent of his three-pointers.

Morris continued his strong play off the bench, especially in the first half when he led the Celtics with 13 points. The Celtics continuously took advantage of Detroit’s switching defense in the first half, forcing Pistons guards Ish Smith, Jose Calderon, and Reggie Jackson to guard Morris in the post. The 6-foot-9 forward feasted on these matchups and his offense helped keep Boston in the game as the defense didn’t show up from the tip off.

In the second half, Boston went on a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter as soon as Marcus Morris and Marcus Smart entered the game and turned up the volume. Smart picked up two steals, Morris another and the defensive intensity returned.

Morris finished the game with 15 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes of action.