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Marcus Morris to start Game 1 in place of Aron Baynes

Ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Brad Stevens will change up the Celtics’ starting lineup by inserting Marcus Morris for Aron Baynes.

Marcus Morris will start for the Celtics in Game 1.

(Rozier, Brown, Tatum, Morris, Horford.)— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) May 13, 2018

The Cavaliers have gone with LeBron James and Kevin Love in their front court this postseason, a matchup more suited for Morris and Al Horford. Baynes will likely be matched up with Tristan Thompson primarily to keep the Cleveland big man off the offensive glass.