Xavier Tillman starting Game 1 for Grizzlies on Sunday; Kenneth Lofton Jr. back to bench
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman will start Sunday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
What It Means:
Tillman will serve as the starting center for Game 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs, and with Steven Adams expected to miss the postseason, he'll likely remain there indefinitely. Kenneth Lofton Jr. is headed to the bench.
Our models project Tillman for 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 28.8 FanDuel points across 29.8 minutes of action.
Source:
Michael Corvo
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