Celtics
Published: Nov. 08, 2025, 4:50 p.m.
Xavier Tillman, Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics' Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP
The Celtics will be back at full strength when they face the Magic at 6 p.m. Sunday in Orlando. Xavier Tillman is no longer listed on the injury report after missing Friday’s game due to personal reasons. Jayson Tatum remains out with his Achilles injury.
Tillman has been utilized as a backup big man throughout the season, though his playing time has diminished in recent games. The C’s getting him back, though, is still important going forward as it gives them another option off the bench.
The Celtics fell 123-110 to the Magic on Friday as part of NBA Cup play. Orlando shot nearly 50% on its 3-pointers as the Magic pulled away down the stretch. The Celtics get a chance to avenge their loss as they’re 4-6 in the opening 10 games of the season.
It’s been a slow start to the season for the Celtics. They’ve been in it mostly every night but have faltered in close games, putting together a 1-4 record in clutch games. So they’ll look to bounce back following the first loss to the Magic. These mini series are much like the playoffs, where teams can adjust between games.
Souichi covers the Celtics for MassLive.com, starting in 2021. Previously, he covered Missouri athletics for the Kansas City Star, along with stops at the Detroit Free Press, Minnesota Star Tribune and The...more
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