Xavier Tillman's Limited Minutes Raise Questions Amidst Celtics Frontcourt Overhaul

Xavier Tillman has played a team-low 61 minutes this season for the Boston Celtics, with his playing time heavily reliant on specific matchups and failing to reach double figures in November. Despite a strong season debut against Joel Embiid, Tillman has been used sparingly, a surprising development given the Celtics' frontcourt changes. His long-standing rebounding issues, coupled with his size, appear to be a factor limiting his opportunities, as coach Joe Mazzulla has not consistently utilized his defensive versatility, opting for smaller lineups instead.