When the Washington Wizards’ Markieff Morris is not on the court, the Boston Celtics know that the Wizards’ toughness just walked off the floor with him. Boston then begins their coordinated attack on Washington. Therefore, no matter the sizable lead that Washington has built up, those double-digits evaporate once Keef is sidelined.
As Keef leaves the game so does the Wizards’ aggression.
The mettle that Morris brings to the Wizards is infectious. While Keef is on the floor with the team, Washington has no fear attacking the rim and crashing the boards.
But the second Keef leaves the game, the Wizards not only allow the Celtics to walk to the basket, they allow Boston to walk all over them.