Overview
- Walsh scored 22 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting in a 146-101 win over the Wizards, following a 4-for-4 night against the Knicks.
- Head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Walsh for setting the tone defensively, calling him "unscreenable" as he logged two steals and a block while guarding Khris Middleton.
- Since Nov. 12, Walsh has started 10 straight games and the Celtics are 8-2 in that span, moving to 13-9 overall.
- Assigned to primary matchups such as Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Khris Middleton, Walsh has earned trust with effective on-ball defense.
- Over his last 10 games he is averaging 8.2 points on 60% shooting, and he is at roughly 37% from three this season, complementing a mindset he says is driven by steals and stops.