The Celtics reserve big man is someone Jrue Holiday enjoys playing alongside.

Xavier Tillman Sr. received the unusual start in Milwaukee on Tuesday due to the Celtics losing two of their big men to the Bucks. Tillman, who was traded for around the trade deadline, has had his moments. Last week, he made the game-winning basket against the Grizzlies.

The Celtics reserve big man is someone Jrue Holiday enjoys playing alongside.

Thus, despite his short time in Boston, Tillman has already left his mark on his new colleagues. Following the C’s Tuesday loss to the Bucks, guard Jrue Holiday gushed about the big man and his style of play.

According to NBC Sports Boston, Holiday remarked, “I love playing with him.” “A really astute player. accomplishes a lot in the rim. extremely selfless. I’ve enjoyed playing with him, therefore.

 

The Celtics started the game flat and gave up a 24-point lead to the Bucks, so there weren’t many lessons to be learned from their defeat. The C’s didn’t attempt a free throw during the entire game, making some history in the process. Even though the Bucks themselves only attempted two free throws, it was a historic night – in a strange sense.

As has been customary for C’s coach Joe Mazzulla, the starting lineup for the Celtics was once again substituted out at the beginning of the fourth quarter. As a result, despite the starters’ strong run that put them up 11 points at the end of the third quarter, the bench was unable to sustain the lead. Despite dropping to 62-17, the Celtics have already secured the best record in the league. Nonetheless, the Bucks, who had been on a losing trend, picked up a much-needed victory to go to 48-31.

However, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury late in the third quarter was noteworthy. The Bucks are hoping that the promising star’s left calf strain is not a catastrophic issue, therefore he will be getting an MRI. Given how tight the NBA Playoffs are, Antetokounmpo’s health will be important going forward for the East playoff scenario.

Holiday admitted, “I really didn’t see (the injury).” “I don’t think I had a chance to speak with him because he departed early. I don’t know, falling when you’re alone is always frightening. Nothing happens, no communication at all. I will go check on him to make sure he is okay.