Walsh ended with six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 98-96 loss to Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh logged 26 minutes in the loss, which is the most he has played in his past five games. After a stint in the starting lineup, Walsh has since been reduced to a limited role off the bench. In four games over the past week, Walsh has averaged just 1.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.0 minutes per game. Given the uncertainty in Boston, there is no reason to consider Walsh a pickup based on this effort.

Walsh closed with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 146-115 victory over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Shifting to the second unit while Sam Hauser got a start at the four, Walsh produced his second double-double of the season, with the other coming Nov. 20 against the Cavaliers. Walsh's production has been on the decline in the starting five -- he'd failed to score in double digits, or pull down more than seven boards, in seven straight games -- but it's not yet clear if Saturday's effort will be enough for the third-year forward to regain his spot.

Walsh is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Clippers on Saturday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Joe Mazulla will shake up the rotation Saturday, moving Walsh to the bench while Sam Hauser enters the starting five. Walsh has been a mainstay in the Celtics' starting lineup since Nov. 12, but over his last seven outings he has averaged just 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds over 14.3 minutes per game.

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.

EDGE 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.

Walsh is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.

EDGE 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.

Walsh (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE 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.

Walsh (illness) is probable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers.

EDGE 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.

Walsh (illness) won't play Monday against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

EDGE 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.

Walsh (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE 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.

Walsh produced 20 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Walsh continues to thrive since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 12. The 21-year-old forward led both teams with three steals, his second straight game with a trio of swipes, and recorded the second 20-point performance of his career. He's been hyper-efficient as a scorer lately, shooting an impressive 81.1 percent from the field over the past five games while averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.