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December 27, 2025
Starting role yields nothing
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.
Analysis
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.
December 26, 2025
Back in starting lineup
Walsh is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.
Analysis
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.
December 26, 2025
Good to go Friday
Walsh (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis
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.
December 25, 2025
Probable for Friday
Walsh (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers.
Analysis
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.
December 22, 2025
Won't play Monday
Walsh (illness) won't play Monday against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Analysis
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.
December 21, 2025
Under the weather
Walsh (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis
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.