Tillman (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Tillman missed Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Bulls with a non-COVID illness, but the big man should be ready to go for Saturday. He'll add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt, but he shouldn't see a lot of minutes if both Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis are available.
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Xavier Tillman Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.53.91.30.50.8Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 23 1 7.6 1.1 1.5 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0 0 0.2 0.8 21.1% 0.3 0.7 35.3% 0.4 1.6 27.8% 0.0 0.1 50.0% 0.3 1.1 0.6 0.9 +21 33.9% 2023-24 54 15 18.0 5.3 3.9 1.4 0.8 0.9 0.6 2 0 0.4 1.5 24.7% 1.9 3.7 51.0% 2.2 5.2 43.4% 0.4 0.9 44.0% 1.3 2.6 1.4 2.3 -60 47.2% 2022-23 61 29 19.3 7.0 5.0 1.6 0.5 1.0 0.7 4 0 0.1 0.2 26.7% 3.0 4.8 63.2% 3.1 5.0 61.4% 0.8 1.5 55.1% 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.2 -1 62.1% 2021-22 53 2 13.2 4.8 3.0 1.2 0.3 0.9 0.6 0 0 0.2 0.9 20.4% 1.7 3.2 52.7% 1.8 4.1 45.4% 0.9 1.3 64.8% 1.2 1.8 1.2 1.8 -26 51.0% 2020-21 59 12 18.4 6.6 4.3 1.3 0.6 0.7 0.8 2 0 0.4 1.1 33.8% 2.5 4.0 62.0% 2.8 5.1 55.9% 0.6 0.9 64.2% 1.3 3.1 2.0 1.7 +33 60.5% Career 2505916.55.53.91.30.50.80.7800.20.926.2%2.13.657.8%2.34.551.4%0.61.157.4%1.42.51.51.9-3355.1% -
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PTSREBASTBLKSTL4.13.71.10.30.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 8 0 8.6 1.5 1.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0 0 0.1 0.1 100.0% 0.5 0.9 57.1% 0.6 1.0 62.5% 0.1 0.1 100.0% 0.5 1.3 0.9 1.0 +22 71.1% 2022-23 6 6 30.5 8.7 8.0 3.2 0.7 0.7 0.7 1 0 0.2 0.7 25.0% 3.8 6.8 56.1% 4.0 7.5 53.3% 0.5 0.8 60.0% 2.8 5.2 2.8 4.8 -5 55.1% 2021-22 9 6 15.4 4.4 3.3 0.7 0.1 0.7 1.1 0 0 0.1 0.2 50.0% 1.9 2.6 73.9% 2.0 2.8 72.0% 0.3 0.7 50.0% 1.4 1.9 1.8 0.6 -43 72.4% 2020-21 3 0 6.0 0.7 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.3 0 0 0.0 0.3 0.0% 0.3 1.3 25.0% 0.3 1.7 20.0% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.3 0.7 0.7 1.0 -14 20.0% Career 261215.74.13.71.10.30.50.7100.10.337.5%1.72.960.0%1.83.257.8%0.30.558.3%1.32.31.61.6-4060.0%
Xavier Tillman
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GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF237.61.11.50.30.30.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB1.51.10.32024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.20.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%27.8%35.3%21.1%50.0%33.9%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+210.900
Xavier Tillman
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/15L 119-11823082110300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%350.0+80100.0%10/12W 139-8915117011033100.0%3133.3%6466.7%000.0%340.0+3811791.7%10/6W 130-1041510320002150.0%3266.7%5360.0%4375.0%030.0+721274.0%10/4W 107-103146311213266.7%200.0%5240.0%000.0%121.0-133660.0%
Preseason Totals 17.26.85.31.30.81.00.32.81.554.5%2.00.837.5%4.82.347.4%1.00.875.0%1.83.55.0+401.512.865.0% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%1/10L 114-972001001000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%001.0-3000.0%1/3W 109-864000111000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+2010.0%12/31W 125-719200120000.0%11100.0%11100.0%000.0%000.0+1005100.0%12/29L 123-1142000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+6010.0%12/27W 142-10555100002150.0%2150.0%4250.0%000.0%010.0+20362.5%12/21W 123-984010000000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%100.0+0000.0%12/15W 112-982000011000.0%100.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-7120.0%12/12W 123-993000000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0-3010.0%12/4W 130-1208020011000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%020.0+3020.0%12/2W 108-8911020001000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%110.0+2100.0%11/25W 126-944020000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%020.0+4020.0%11/24W 107-10514340100000.0%2150.0%2150.0%2150.0%040.0-14352.1%11/22W 108-968020200100.0%100.0%200.0%000.0%020.0+2110.0%11/13W 139-1141000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0-2000.0%11/10W 113-1070000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0-2000.0%11/8W 108-1045000000300.0%000.0%300.0%000.0%000.0-14030.0%11/4W 123-939232000100.0%11100.0%2150.0%000.0%120.0-30650.0%11/2W 113-1032010000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%010.0-1010.0%10/30L 135-1327020010100.0%200.0%300.0%000.0%110.0+2010.0%10/28W 119-10814030001100.0%200.0%300.0%000.0%030.0+10250.0%10/26W 124-118183310212150.0%000.0%2150.0%000.0%121.0+22575.0%10/24W 122-102158110013266.7%11100.0%4375.0%000.0%011.0+1517100.0%10/22W 132-10917272000300.0%3133.3%6116.7%000.0%340.0-31616.7%
Regular Season Totals 7.61.11.50.30.20.30.30.80.221.1%0.70.335.3%1.60.427.8%0.10.050.0%0.31.10.9+210.62.033.9%
Xavier Tillman Player Profile
Team
Boston Celtics
Birthdate
1/12/1999 (26)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'8", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 2; Pk 35 (SAC)
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Position
PF
College
Michigan State
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Boston Celtics
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Memphis Grizzlies
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Xavier Tillman Latest News
Not listed on injury report
Tillman (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Tillman missed Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Bulls with a non-COVID illness, but the big man should be ready to go for Saturday. He'll add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt, but he shouldn't see a lot of minutes if both Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis are available.
Unable to play Thursday
Tillman (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Chicago, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. Tillman is slated to miss Thursday's game, though his absence shouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation. With the big man and Sam Hauser (back) both sidelined, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh are candidates to see a slight uptick in playing time. Tillman's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Bulls.
Questionable to play Thursday
Tillman is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness. A decision on Tillman's status will be made closer to Thursday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. That said, his potential absence isn't expected to move the needle too much in terms of fantasy purposes. With Al Horford (rest) ready to go Thursday, Tillman would be in line to have a backup role -- at best -- while battling with Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet for minutes at center.
Muted role continues
Tillman totaled two rebounds and one steal over eight minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 victory over the Pistons. Tillman suited up for just the second time in the past four games, failing to score in eight minutes. It's been a rough start to the season for Tillman, typically utilized as the third or even fourth-string center. To this point, he is averaging a mere 1.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game.
Assigned to G League
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.
Not starting Sunday
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.
No stats in spot start Friday
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 only saw playing time 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.
Starting vs. Brooklyn
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.
Sees 15 minutes of run in win
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.