Overview
- Walsh buried a corner three with 12.4 seconds left to help secure Boston’s 111-107 road victory in Orlando.
- He played a career-high 26 minutes and posted 6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals with zero turnovers on 2-of-3 shooting from deep.
- Joe Mazzulla praised Walsh’s urgency and behind-the-scenes work, citing those factors for trusting him in closing minutes.
- Walsh said he leans on Jayson Tatum’s guidance, describing the star’s off-court presence as a coach and leader.
- Teammates and analysts see Walsh pushing into the wing rotation, with signs he has passed Chris Boucher as his team option of about $2.2 million for next season looms.