Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Tue 5/21/24 2:47 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (personal) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will join Kristaps Porzingis (calf) as unavailable, but the former's absence shouldn't impact Boston's rotation, as he's appeared in just three of Boston's first 10 postseason contests. Al Horford and Luke Kornet should continue to handle all meaningful minutes at center in Game 1.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Mon 5/20/24 5:29 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman is questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Pacers due to personal reasons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation during the playoffs, appearing in just three matchups and averaging 1.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game. While it's unclear whether he'll be available to begin the Eastern Conference Finals, his status shouldn't significantly impact the rotation.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Thu 4/11/24 7:02 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Tillman returns to the bench with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) in the starting unit. Tillman has averaged 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds across 15.9 minutes per game when playing off the bench this season.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Thu 4/11/24 5:38 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman was questionable for Thursday's matchup, but he'll be able to suit up once again. He started Tuesday against Milwaukee but will likely retreat to the bench Thursday since Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) has been cleared to return.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Wed 4/10/24 5:07 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to right knee tendon irritation, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman is being listed as questionable for the first game of a back-to-back set, along with Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), so the Celtics could be very thin up front Thursday night. If all these guys are out, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett could be forced into major minutes. Check back for another update on Tillman following Thursday's shootaround.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Tue 4/9/24 7:13 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will move to the starting lineup Tuesday and anchor the frontcourt in a game where Boston will miss Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring). Tillman is averaging 7.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a starter this season, though it'll be only his second one in a Boston uniform.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Thu 3/28/24 5:06 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (knee) is available for Thursday's game versus the Hawks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing Boston's previous contest due to left knee inflammation. With Al Horford (toe) out, Tillman could receive increased playing time.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Thu 3/28/24 11:19 AM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (knee) was active in shootaround ahead of Thursday's game versus the Hawks, Bobby Manning of CelticsBlog reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's contest due to left knee inflammation. However, Tillman's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Atlanta.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Wed 3/27/24 4:51 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hawks, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a swollen left knee. If he's sidelined again, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett would be candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.
Xavier Tillman PF/C BOS Mon 3/25/24 5:02 PM
Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman appeared in the last seven games but will be unavailable Monday due to his knee injury. He'll have a few days to rest before Thursday's rematch against Atlanta, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to return by then.