Boston’s big man turns preseason nerves into cheers
Xavier Tillman’s game-winning floater sank the Raptors and lifted every Boston brow. Down 12 pounds and free of knee issues, the 26-year-old proved he’s ready for a career season. Joe Mazzulla praised his composure — probably because anyone with three kids knows calm like a yoga instructor at nap time.
With seven points in the final four minutes, Tillman showed exactly why teammates call him dependable. If this preseason finale hinted at the future, Boston’s frontcourt might have found its new X-Factor.
