Xavier Tillman Sr. To Start Wednesday
Xavier Tillman Sr. will get the starting nod over Brandon Clarke on Wednesday. The Grizzlies face off against Jusuf Nurkic and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Memphis has opted to start Tillman due to the matchup. If this is the trend moving forward, we could see a rotating center spot between Tillman and Clarke until Steven Adams is able to return.
Source: Damichael Cole
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Source: Damichael Cole
Xavier Tillman Sr. Unable To Suit Up Thursday
Xavier Tillman Sr. (illness) will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday due to an illness. Tillman's absence shouldn't impact the Celtics' rotation, as he's averaged just 8.6 minutes across 17 games so far in this year's campaign. With Tillman and Sam Hauser (back) both out, players like Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh could soak up a few extra minutes on Thursday.
Source: Keith Smith
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com, Boston Celtics forward/center Source: Keith Smith
Xavier Tillman Sr. Ready For Training Camp
Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) had a knee scope during the offseason, but he will be a full-go for training camp. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out to start the season, the 25-year-old will have a chance for early-season minutes. During 20 regular-season contests last year, Tillman averaged 4.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 13.7 minutes.
Source: Jared Weiss
Per Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens said Tuesday that forward/center Source: Jared Weiss
Xavier Tillman Sr. Questionable For Game 2
Xavier Tillman Sr. (personal) is questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers. He wasn't available for the overtime win on Monday night. However, the 25-year-old has logged just eight minutes throughout the postseason, averaging 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks, meaning he likely wouldn't have received much (if any) work. That likely won't change, considering there's a chance Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will be back for Game 4 on Monday. In the meantime, Al Horford will hold things down in the middle, keeping him on the DFS radar, with Luke Kornet coming in off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Boston Celtics forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Xavier Tillman Sr. Unavailable For Game 1 Versus Pacers Tuesday
Xavier Tillman Sr. (personal) was ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers. Both Tillman and Kristaps Porzingis (calf) are listed as unavailable. The 25-year-old's absence won't impact DFS play, as he has only seen action in three of 10 Celtics' postseason games, averaging 1.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 0.7 steals in 8.3 minutes per contest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
On Tuesday, Boston Celtics forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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