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• Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Assigned to G League

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Boston assigned Tillman to the G League's Maine Celtics on Monday. Tillman was assigned to the G League along with Kristaps Porzingis (foot), with both players set to practice with Maine on Monday before rejoining the parent club. Tillman played at least 15 minutes in each of Boston's first four games of the season, but he's appeared in just five of the last 10 contests while logging nine or fewer minutes on each occasion.

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• Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Not starting Sunday

  12D ago • By RotoWire

  Tillman won't start Sunday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports. With Jaylen Brown (hip) returning to action, Tillman will revert to his usual backup role. He's averaged 12.3 minutes per game over seven appearances as a reserve this season.

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• Celtics' Xavier Tillman: No production in spot start Friday

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Tillman played six minutes and logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) in Friday's 108-104 overtime win over Brooklyn. Tillman got his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday alongside Al Horford as Luke Kornet was sidelined due to a left hamstring injury. Tillman saw playing time only in the first quarter, during which he missed all three of his three-point attempts before being subbed out by Sam Hauser. Despite the spot start, Tillman's six minutes were the least amount on the Celtics as Neemias Queta played 27 minutes off the bench. Tillman isn't expected to produce much fantasy value on a talented Boston squad.

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• Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Starting vs. Brooklyn

  14D ago • By RotoWire

  Tillman is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. The Celtics are switching things up in the frontcourt and Tillman will get the nod alongside Al Horford. This will be the former's first start of the campaign. He's averaging 2.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game this season.

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• Celtics' Xavier Tillman: Sees 15 minutes of run in win

  28D ago • By RotoWire

  Tillman delivered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes in Thursday's 122-102 win at Washington. Expect Tillman, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta to receive significant minutes when the Celtics face struggling opponents such as the Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis is out until at least early December and 38-year-old Al Horford needs to pace himself to be ready for the playoffs. That said, none of the three Boston big men reserves will ever produce gaudy stats. The Celtics are very deep and don't need reserve centers to produce on the offensive end.

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