Xavier Tillman Sr. Out for Celtics Due to Illness
Xavier Tillman Sr. of the Boston Celtics is dealing with an illness and will not play. The team announced his status as out, which means he will miss some upcoming games. This illness started affecting him on December 18, 2024.
What It Means
This news affects both Xavier Tillman Sr. and the Boston Celtics team. For the season, Tillman Sr. has been averaging 1.1 points per game, along with 1.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. His shooting percentages are low, with a field goal percentage of 24.1% and a three-point percentage of 18.8%. These stats show that while he is not a major scoring threat, his absence still impacts the team’s depth.
The Celtics will need to rely on other centers like Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet in his absence. Porzingis leads the center position with an average of 19 points per game, while Horford adds about 9 points per game and Kornet contributes around 5 points per game. This depth should help cover for Tillman Sr.’s missed games due to illness.
