Celtics start Aron Baynes in pivotal Game 5 vs. Cavaliers

The Boston Celtics started Aron Baynes over Marcus Morris for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland successfully neutralized Boston's small-ball lineup with Tristan Thompson's insertion into the starting lineup. His physicality became a problem for Al Horford, who was largely ineffective in the two games in Cleveland.

Baynes, a classic bruiser, will be tasked with the assignment of Thompson, which should free Horford.

The series is tied 2-2, with both teams winning their two games at home.

More to come.