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Boston Celtics Bench IGNITES as Jordan Walsh and Anfernee Simons Fuel Crucial Win



Boston Celtics Bench IGNITES as Jordan Walsh and Anfernee Simons Fuel Crucial Win

Boston Celtics bench electrifies in gritty victory over Orlando Magic as Jordan Walsh nails the biggest shot of his career. Can Boston’s rising reserves become a true X-factor for the season ahead?

John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal spotlights the Celtics’ bench explosion, with standout performances from Jordan Walsh, Anfernee Simons, Luka Garza, and Hugo Gonzalez contributing 50 points and a decisive +56 rating. The discussion zeroes in on Boston’s renewed energy, defensive discipline, and improved rebounding, while questioning if Simons should shift to the starting lineup. Analysis covers Jaylen Brown’s leadership in crunch time, Derrick White’s steadying presence, and Joe Mazzulla’s tactical trust in young talent. Looking forward, John Karalis previews the Celtics’ next challenge against the Philadelphia 76ers and underscores the importance of patience as the roster develops.

Will Boston’s bench continue to deliver, and can the team’s blend of youth and experience spark a run up the standings?

1:30 Celtics bench shines in win
06:48 Celtics’ Bench Players Key Future
11:16 NBA Shaping Maturity Through Pressure
15:17 “Jordan Walsh’s Big Moment”
18:09 European Atmospheres vs NBA Games
24:00 Jaylen Brown Shines for Boston
28:46 Celtics Execute Balanced Strategy

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31 Comments

  3. @TheRobversion1

    Happy for walsh! deserves that moment. I think that rotation spot over baylor, boucher and tillman is solidly his for now. Good defense and rebounding the past 2 games. Glad to see him slowly figure it out on offense and for his teammates to trust him with the game winner.

    Great to get some revenge on the magic. Refs were biased again this game. Hopefully they get the next game too so they can finally hit . 500.

    Shoutout to simons for that electric 2Q!

  5. @rodrigo2112-

    Glad for Walsh maybe that's the kinda stuff the coaches see on practices. I hope he manages to be consistent now

  10. @d3peeto

    If you can string together games where you are defensively sound. You will get minutes on this team. I’m so glad Walsh is being rewarded with time on the court because he’s been phenomenally locked in defensively

  12. @mathewsousa3915

    So I’m OK with a little physicality, but the Jalen Brown no calls are starting to really bother me because they’re allowing excessivon him now

  15. @akwasiagyemang9711

    Minott hits this gamewinner: JOSH MINOTT IS THE FUTURE

    Walsh hits the gamewinner: i dont want to live in the moment

    How have their +/- compared over 3 games? Who guarded paolo and franz more effectively?

    But somehow…"walsh WANTS TO BE who Minott IS".

    The disrespect

  16. @dvt10

    Great win.

    Been watching Walsh since HS so I’m big fan. To me, he’s rough around edges like Jaylen Brown was early in his career on both offense + defense but I think some consistent time on court this year should help with that and his confidence overall. I hope he can figure it out. Walsh’s wingspan + motor is crazy – he can be a menace on D. And his shot mechanics + athleticism is great.

    Finally, last night were the 10players who I think should absolutely see the court nightly. I’d put Boucher as player 11 off bench. And I’d still start Simons over PP !! The gravity he takes on offense will help DWhite and PP will excel vs opposing bench units because yes, he is starter worthy but I believe he’ll be better for us as 6th man !!!!

  21. @philliphart6327

    Garza looked pretty wild. He was making sloppy fouls and initially looked like he was going to be a train wreck, but his high level of physicality started to pay dividends. Let’s hope he can harness that energy a little.

  25. @ShadowStylez

    I felt like the Magic were way too aggressive on defense and when the Celtics tried to match their energy, they were called for, what felt to me, inconsistent fouls. It was frustrating at times and I was literally yelling at my tv. The NBA officiating is driving me crazy… Btw, I am really digging that tee; you be reminding me of MM from The Boys.

  26. @NGC1986

    Let the chest puffing commence. Talk your shit simons gang. Does Garza gang exist? Go for it. Walshys… today is your day.

  27. @bobh7187

    Brown, Simon and White all need the ball in their hands to score. So better gor Simon to come off the bench.

  28. @NGC1986

    I don’t disagree with by boy John often but.. to me Simon’s is at his best when he has the complete green light. Like Jordan Poole, and like him, he’s not as good when the team is depending on him to do more. As a starter, they would.

    I’m not going to be a victim of the moment when literally every game other than tonight the lineups that had him in it were the worst defensive units and usually team low net ratings etc… I hope this is much not a sign that he’s comfortable taking over as that 6th man, but hey I’d love to be wrong and for him to play his way to the starting unit.

  30. @flyingvguy6833

    I think the C's were DREADING the take down they would have received on LOC if they had been as awful as they were at the beginning of that game the rest of the afternoon.
    That said two things the puffs are not close to champion contenders Banchero is a foul machine and I bet the refs have mercy on him most games.
    And the other thing is if teams want to target PP like the puffs did that may be good because it will take them out of their rhythm for rest of the players. Goodbye M Kingdom, see you next year(or maybe the playoffs?).

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