CHARLOTTE — With the Celtics leading the Hornets by just a single point — with 8 minutes left to play in the game — Joe Mazzulla turned to the bench and called for Jordan Walsh to check in.
The 20-year-old was ready to go.
Sending Walsh into the game in critical moments has become a regular occurrence. Walsh, who spent nearly all of last season in Maine and struggled enormously in Summer League, has quickly established himself as a regular member of the Celtics bench rotation.
“He’s done a really good job,” said fellow backup wing Sam Hauser, who’s missed three games due to a a lingering back injury.