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LA Clippers: 3 Biggest Performances in 125-118 Win over Miami Heat

By Michael Hanich

Feb 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) and guard Terance Mann (14) embrace at the end of the game as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) watches at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Heat 125-118. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) and guard Terance Mann (14) embrace at the end of the game as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) watches at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Heat 125-118. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 30: Marcus Morris Sr. #31 of the LA Clippers drives past Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 30: Marcus Morris Sr. #31 of the LA Clippers drives past Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

LA Clippers Best Performers #1. Marcus Morris Sr. – small forward

There is no doubt that before the matchup against the Heat, the Clippers were in serious trouble with four starters out. This would be a game where coach Lue would need other impact scorers and role players to step up their productivity to keep the Clippers in the game. One of those players, who has been solid throughout the season, is forward Marcus Morris Sr.

Morris has been the most consistent scorer coming off the bench since returning from a knee injury that kept him out for the first eight games of the season. On Monday night, Morris was asked to carry the offense of the Clippers much like Leonard and George do when healthy. Morris was on fire throughout the night against the defense of the Heat.

Morris led both teams in points scored with 32 points as he shot 11-for-15 from the field, including 6-for-8 from the three-point arc. In the first half, Morris scored 26 points by shooting 9-for-11 on field-goals and 6-for-7 from the three-point arc. He was nearly perfect on the offensive side of the court as he was highly aggressive in his shot selections. Morris took over the game and never looked back.

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As the Heat started to focus on him more, he unselfishly shared the ball with offensive playmakers like Williams, Zubac, Terance Mann, and Coffey. Morris is a player that wants to win more than being the main star of a sub-.500% team. Morris re-signed to the Clippers to be a productive member of a potential NBA championship-caliber team. The team player mentality of Morris came out even in this dominant performance against the Heat because he wants to win more than anything else.

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