Marcus Morris. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON (WBZ-AM) -- It was another efficient game for Celtics reserve Marcus Morris Tuesday in a narrow win over the Pistons.
Morris had 15 points and 9 rebounds against his old team, and he's averaging better than 14 and 7 in his 25 minutes per this season.
But, most noteworthy, the forward's shooting better than ever. Morris's 49 percent efficiency from the field, 48 percent from 3-point range, and 86 percent from the free throw line all mark career-highs, which is part of why his coach Brad Stevens believes Morris may eventually be in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation.
"He's an awfully good one, playing at a high level, and it wouldn't surprise me if a lot of our guys get in that conversation, but certainly the way he's started the season has been really, really good," Stevens said.
Celts will lean on Morris again tonight when they host the 7-0 Bucks at the Garden at 8 p.m.
He struggled against Milwaukee in last April's seven-game series win to open the playoffs and, knowing Morris, that may be on his mind tonight.
The C's have won three straight.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) reports