"The Celtics closed out their preseason going 3-1 following a Xavier Tillman game-winner Wednesday night. With 3.3 seconds left and the game tied, second-year guard Baylor Schiereman found Tillman on the wing off an inbound. Knowing time was short, Tillman took one dribble and put up a floater, finding the bottom of the net with 0.8 seconds left. In his third year as a Celtic, Tillman has primarily been a role-player off the bench, averaging just 7 minutes per game last season"
"During Boston's 2024 championship run, Tillman hit an open three from the corner in game 3 of the NBA Finals to extend Boston's lead to 13 in the third quarter and help close out that game. Then last year against the Kings, he hit a shot very similar to last night's, to take the lead with 8 seconds left, which would end up being the winner."
"I got three kids, there's really nothing to stress about. I got real life at home, so I'm not too worried about what happens here."
Xavier Tillman delivered a game-winning floater with 0.8 seconds remaining to help the Celtics finish preseason 3-1. The play came after Baylor Schiereman inbounded to Tillman with 3.3 seconds left and the game tied; Tillman took one dribble and scored. Tillman has been a bench role-player in his third year, averaging about seven minutes per game last season. He has produced other late-game, high-leverage baskets, including a corner three in the 2024 Finals and a last-second winner against the Kings. Tillman credits fatherhood and family responsibilities for his calm under pressure.
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