US EditionAustin Reaves Says Celtics Starter Has Potential to Be Top NBA Defender
Jordan Walsh’s 7-foot-1 wingspan and defensive assignments against NBA stars have helped the Celtics win nine of 11 games, says Austin Reaves.
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Austin Reaves says Celtics starter has potential to be top NBA defender
BOSTON — Jordan Walsh has been the Celtics’ breakout player of the season as he’s stacked together multiple great games. The C’s have enjoyed success ever since Walsh was inserted into the starting lineup, winning nine of their last 11 games.
Celtics' Jordan Walsh Shines as Elite Defender in Lakers Clash
Jordan Walsh is establishing himself as a premier defensive player for the Boston Celtics. In a recent game against the Lakers, he notably limited Austin Reaves to just three points while actively defending him for over 45% of possessions. Walsh's defensive skills have been praised by Reaves, who highlights his unyielding effort and physical attributes. Over the past month, Walsh has transitioned from a backup to a key starter, significantly con…
Unexpected Breakout Star Fueling Celtics' Stunning Turnaround
With so many moving parts this season, it’s understandable that Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics needed a few weeks to figure out their optimal lineups and rotations. It didn’t take long, though, as they already seem to have figured those out. After thumping the Washington Wizards on Thursday, the Celtics have now won eight of their last 10 games, climbing to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. One change that ignited Boston’s hot stre…
Jordan Walsh: "Late Bloomer" is on a roll
Jordan Walsh's first two seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics did not bode well for his career in the Big League. Over 61 games in the 2-year span, he averaged only 8.5 minutes per game and his accuracy from deep - mid-=range and free throw line did not bring back memories of Larry Bird.But the kid, now 21 years old, has found his way. This season he is hitting on 56% from deep - 39% on his treys - and 80% from the charity stripe. And he j…
NBA – Facing the Wizards, Jordan Walsh showed himself on both sides of the field thanks to his sense of rebound, but also his perfect 8/8 shot for 22 points.... Read more »
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