The Boston Celtics went back to the well on Game 5, putting Marcus Morris as the primary defender on LeBron James, getting past the constant foul trouble that had plagued him through Games 3 and 4.
According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, after guarding James for 39 of 158 possessions in Cleveland, he was his primary defender on 46 of 84 plays Wednesday night.
Morris' shadowing of James makes all the sense, given that he has the most appropriate frame to defend him at 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds.
His versatility and ability to defend multiple frontcourt positions has made dealing with James possible, helping out this young roster with his veteran presence.
Morris has shot a feather shy of 42 percent from the field in this series, but has been a more-than-capable cog in a support role, shooting a blistering 47.8 percent from deep and 83.3 percent from the foul line.
The Philly native has scored in double figures in four of the five games of the series, proving he's not only James' shadow during his stint on the court, but also a capable piece in the roster.
The Celtics will try to keep up this formula, giving Morris some help in the paint while he patrols the perimeter and the block, hoping to contest most of James' shots throughout the game.
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