After Game 1, Markeiff Morris called his second-quarter ankle sprain the worst of his career, so bad he thought he broke it.
Two days later, he’s playing on it. Which is forcing the Celtics to adjust.
Shams Charania of The Vertical on Yahoo Sports broke the news.
Sources: Washington starter Markieff Morris has been cleared to play in Game 2 against Boston tonight.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 2, 2017
Morris tested his ankle pregame and decided he could make a go of it.
Tonight's 5 in Boston
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 2, 2017
PG - @JohnWall
SG - @RealDealBeal23
SF - Otto
PF - @Keefmorris
C - @MGortat #WizCeltics #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/PGqBLnasdE
This had to make coach Scott Brooks happy — the Wizards need Morris in this series. In Game 1, the Wizards were +7 with him on the court. Boston likes to play small with Al Horford at the five, Morris allows the Wizards to match that lineup and hold their own. Morris also brings some toughness and attitude to the front court.
It forced Brad Stevens to adjust and start Amir Johnson.
Stevens said he anticipates starting Amir Johnson instead of Gerald Green. Back to the regular season first unit.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 2, 2017
Sounds like if Markieff Morris doesn't play, the Celtics might not start Amir Johnson.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) May 2, 2017
