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Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: Three Stars of the Night

By Travis Babcock

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 21: Kyrie Irving #11 high fives Marcus Morris #13 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during a game against ethics's Miami Heat at TD Garden on January 21, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 21: Kyrie Irving #11 high fives Marcus Morris #13 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during a game against ethics's Miami Heat at TD Garden on January 21, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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1 Star Award – Marcus Morris

As always, this was the toughest award to hand out tonight. There are a few notable performances that should not go unnoticed, starting with Jayson Tatum. The 20-year-old finished the contest with 17 points on an efficient 8-13 shooting, and also added 5 rebounds and an impressive +25 in the box score. Marcus Smart may not have had the points (6) to garnish an award this evening, but he did all he could on the defensive end in guarding the always explosive Dion Waiters. He also chipped in 4 assists and knocked down a pair of three’s.

Despite these impressive showings, Marcus Morris emerged as the C’s third best player tonight against the Heat. Mook only took 11 shots but would connect on 6 for 17 points. He added 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and was 2nd on the team in plus/minus with a +25 on the night.

Morris would also receive the honor of collecting a special souvenir after the game.

With Dwyane Wade’s farewell tour in full effect, it’s pretty cool to see Mook get the opportunity to exchange jerseys with the legend.

Boston plays Miami twice more on the season, so it will be interesting to see who gets Wade’s jersey next.

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