Jordan Walsh's Breakout Game Sparks Celtics

0:00It's April 8th. This is Boston Celtics news to day team news powered by AI. Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazula keeps his rotations tight, but with some key players gone from last year's champs, young guys like Jordan Walsh are getting real shots now. Walsh went from zero minutes in six straight games last March to averaging 20 minutes over the team's last seven outings. His big break came April 7th against the hot Charlotte Hornets where he locked down the mellow ball hard in the second half. That night, ball was lighting it up early with 34 points, but once Walsh checked in at seven minutes, 31 seconds left in the third. Ball went cold and didn't score another field goal. Walsh stripped him for a fast break bucket and hit a key shot to spark a 13-3 run that flipped the game for Boston. Mazula praised Walsh right after, saying his defense on the opponent's star changed the energy and showed why staying ready matters. Jalen Brown backed that up, calling Walsh a game changer with his athleticism and urging

1:01him to keep the right mindset no matter the minutes. This fits the Celtics whole vibe this season, with 14 or 15 guys stepping up to win games. They've got the most players over 250 minutes under Mazula, building crazy depth even late in the regular year. That stay ready crew makes Boston deeper and more versatile heading into the playoffs, ready to throw fresh legs at any matchup and keep dominating.