Xavier Tillman starting for Memphis Monday with Jonas Valanciunas out
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman will start Monday in the team's game against the Phoenix Suns.
What It Means:
Usual starting big Jonas Valanciunas is sidelined due to the NBA's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19, leaving a hole down low. For now, Tillman will assume the job in the starting five, playing alongside Kyle Anderson and Brandon Clarke in the frontcourt. Expect Tillman to rack up a ton of minutes as long as Valanciunas remains out.
Our models project Tillman for 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 25.9 FanDuel points across 28.3 minutes of action.
Source:
Memphis Grizzlies
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