Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Starting role yields nothing
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Walsh chipped in three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes during Friday's 140-122 victory over the Pacers.
Walsh returned from a one-game absence due to an Illness, slotting straight back into the starting lineup. The positives end there, however, as Walsh was unable to have any sort of tangible impact on the game. After a brief run of value, it's been slim pickings for Walsh of late, as he's averaging 4.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in 17.7 minutes in his past four appearances.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Back in starting lineup
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Walsh is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.
Walsh was cleared to return Friday from a one-game absence due to an illness, and he will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Josh Minott. Walsh has averaged 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.5 steals over 23.3 minutes per game since Dec. 2.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Good to go Friday
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Walsh (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Walsh was able to shed a probable tag for this contest. Over his last 16 starts, the forward has provided some low-end fantasy numbers with 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Probable for Friday
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Walsh (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers.
Walsh sat out Boston's most recent game but is expected to be back Friday. He's started 16 straight appearances, averaging 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Won't play Monday
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Walsh (illness) won't play Monday against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Walsh was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest, but Jaylen Brown (illness) was given the green light. With Walsh out, Sam Hauser, Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez could potentially be more involved.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Under the weather
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Walsh (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Walsh joins Jaylen Brown as the two Celtics players battling through illnesses, with the latter's ailment preventing him from playing in Saturday's 112-96 win over the Raptors. If Walsh is unable to play Monday, then Sam Hauser and Josh Minott would be the top candidates to enter the Celtics' starting lineup. Walsh has started in each of the Celtics' last 16 games, and over that span he has averaged 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 23.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Records 20 points in loss
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Walsh produced 20 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 loss to Milwaukee.
Walsh continues to thrive since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 12. The 21-year-old forward led both teams with three steals, his second straight game with a trio of swipes, and recorded the second 20-point performance of his career. He's been hyper-efficient as a scorer lately, shooting an impressive 81.1 percent from the field over the past five games while averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Logs three swipes in win
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Walsh recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and three steals over 26 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 121-113 victory over the Raptors.
Walsh got the starting nod for a 12th consecutive contest and had an impactful performance on both ends of the floor, despite fouling out with just over two minutes to go in the final quarter. The 21-year-old forward led all players in steals and tied his season-high mark, tallying multiple swipes for the third time in his last five appearances. He also delivered another efficient outing from the field and has shot an impressive 76.5 percent from the floor in that five-game span, during which he has averaged 14.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 assists in 27.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Another impactful performance
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Walsh posted 17 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during the Celtics' 126-105 win over the Lakers on Friday.
Coming off a career-best 22-point performance in Thursday's win over the Wizards, Walsh provided another effective performance during the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set Friday. He connected on a career-high four triples, led the Celtics with two blocks and finished with a game-high plus-28 point differential. Boston has a 9-2 record since Walsh permanently entered the starting lineup Nov. 12 against the Grizzlies, and over his last four outings he has averaged 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks over 28.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Muted performance in win
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Walsh amassed five points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 138-129 victory over the Magic.
While Walsh continues to draw the start over Josh Minott, he has not done much with his time on the court, averaging just 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 22.0 minutes in five starts. Walsh doesn't appear to be in any danger of losing the starting job, however, so it is likely he will remain in the first unit moving forward, although his production isn't enough to justify rostering him in most fantasy leagues.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Unproductive in start
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Walsh closed with four points (2-2 FG) and one rebound in 11 minutes during Tuesday's 113-99 victory over the Nets.
Walsh remained in the starting lineup, although he failed to make the most of his continued opportunity. Boston appears to have no issue tinkering with its starting lineup, especially when it comes to the power forward position. In his last three games, Walsh has averaged just 5.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Another strong defensive effort
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Walsh had six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 win over the Clippers.
Making his second straight start, Walsh set new season highs in minutes, boards and steals as he recorded at least two stocks for the sixth straight contest. The third-year forward is proving to be a useful part of Boston's frontcourt rotation despite his lack of offense, averaging 6.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 threes in 24.8 minutes a contest during that six-game stretch.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Cleared for Wednesday
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Walsh (groin) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Walsh missed the past two games with an adductor injury sustained in the Celtics' preseason opener but is set to return Wednesday. The Arkansas product has mostly served as a deep reserve early in his career, though he could push for a larger role on a retooled Boston squad that will be without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) for the season.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Battling adductor issue
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Walsh is doubtful to return to Wednesday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to left adductor tightness., Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Considering it's a meaningless exhibition, Boston likely won't rush Walsh back into the contest. If he doesn't return, Walsh will end with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and an assist over eight minutes. His absence could mean more minutes for Baylor Scheierman or Josh Minott.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Scores 17 points in SL win
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Walsh tallied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 87-78 Summer League win over the Lakers.
Walsh led the charge on the offensive end for Boston, managing a bounce-back showing after being ejected during the second quarter of Monday's exhibition against Miami. He's been solid during Summer League play even with Monday's ejection, averaging 15.0 points over four appearances.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Out with illness
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Walsh (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Kings, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Walsh will sit out a second consecutive game with an illness Friday. His next opportunity to suit up arrives Sunday against the Pelicans. Walsh's absence against Sacramento should not affect Boston's rotation very much, but the sharpshooting Sam Hauser should have a longer leash from the second unit.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Out with illness
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Walsh (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Walsh will join teammate Derrick White (illness) on the sidelines with a non-COVID illness. His next chance to play arrives Friday against Sacramento. Walsh's absence is unlikely to impact Boston's rotation very much, but Sam Hauser may have a longer leash from the second unit Tuesday.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Good to go Thursday
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Walsh (ribs) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Walsh has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a left rib contusion. With Jayson Tatum (knee), Sam Hauser (adductor) and Jaden Springer (illness) all out against Detroit, Walsh could receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Draws rare start
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Walsh is starting Monday's game against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Walsh will draw his first start of the season after barely cracking the rotation for the first month of the NBA season. He'll draw the start at small forward while Derrick White mans point guard -- due to the absence of Jrue Holiday (knee) -- and Jaylen Brown shifts to shooting guard.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Shifts to bench
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Walsh will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
After resting their starters Sunday against Toronto, the Celtics will be close to full strength Tuesday evening. Walsh has made a strong impression in the preseason so far, averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 three-pointers across four games.
