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Brown’s Hamstring SCARE Overshadows Tillman’s HEROICS | Can Celtics SURVIVE?



Brown’s Hamstring SCARE Overshadows Tillman’s HEROICS | Can Celtics SURVIVE?

CELTICS’ PRESEASON FINALE: Brown’s Injury Scare, Tillman’s Heroics

Jaylen Brown’s hamstring tightness casts a shadow over the Boston Celtics’ final preseason game. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the implications of Brown’s injury history and the team’s cautious approach. Xavier Tillman steals the spotlight with a game-winning performance, while Derrick White impresses with a stellar stat line. Payton Pritchard’s impact beyond shooting and Neemias Queta’s improved play round out the key performances. Karalis analyzes the Celtics’ fourth-quarter struggles and potential lineup adjustments heading into the regular season.

Tune in for expert insights on the Celtics’ strengths, areas for improvement, and how these preseason developments might shape their aspirations.

1:15 Intro: Xavier Tillman hero, Jaylen Brown injury
5:09 Celtics’ must take cautious approach with Brown’s hamstring
10:14 Xavier Tillman’s clutch performance and redemption
14:48 Derrick White’s impressive all-around game
16:53 Payton Pritchard’s impact despite poor shooting
18:55 Neemias Queta shows improvement and potential
25:00 Simons struggles and Preseason concerns: turnovers and shooting woes

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34 Comments

  6. @a.m.phaneuf6164

    How can a professional athlete, pull a hamstring ??? Or is the information wrong, that if you properly stretch, consistently stretch, you ought not have hamstring issues ??

  10. @geraldalves9107

    In terms of the game itself, I was much more pleased with the rebounding effort. Queta with 12 rebounds, White & Boucher with 9 rebounds apiece, and Tillman with 7 rebounds. That's the type of effort they need to bring on the boards night in and night out. Every advantage you can get counts greatly.

  12. @Pktattooss

    X was the man!! But Scheierman needs to go. He’s responsible for how the game got so close after that big run. He was just awful.

  17. @BlaséSpiritless

    Decent preseason, but there’s something off. So used to being favorites. I’m sure they’ll be fine but they really can’t afford an injury to JB or DWhite. On another note, do you think the C’s would make a run at Bam? Looking at player salaries, he’d be a great fit if they decide to move major pieces.

  18. @TheAtoozofficial

    Also Joe believe on Queta potencial , something this fanbase don't see that … And its not like he been playing Basketball since a young kid and all that . Have patience the potencial and work is all there, he loves thats.

  20. @NGC1986

    Really great to see both Queta and Tillman have nice games. Queta was great. We always knew he CAN have games like this, the question remains can he do it with consistency. That's always been my true concern and while yesterday was positive for sure – I need to see him do it day in and day out to get truly excited.

  23. @KevinHaney-z7b

    They're all great but our 7 footer he's awesome he needs to be a starter all year and Hugo Gonzalez is definitely a keeper great all-around player he can rebound he can rebound Hugo is very strong for his age Hugo is

  26. @philliphart6327

    Glad you were able to give Queta props. I still think Baylor can do the same and come around to looking a lot more consistent. Hard to believe the next one is regular season. Let’s go ☘️

  27. @anthonycalabraro1246

    Cant stand derrick white going to ruin jaylen browns mvp season. Finally gets to pmay with no tatum and derick white the role player the new marcus smart role player trying to be more than what he is is going to try to take 30 shots a game what a joke

  29. @larzooma

    I think it was completely set up before the game started he practically pointed to his hamstring then his wrist like it's around the time we planned. Joe was even like eh he's good like it wasn't even something he was thinking about.

  30. @christophercastellano6359

    In my personal opinion a guy like Brandon Ingram may be better than Derrick White but isn't nearly as valuable as Derrick White. Maybe you could talk about the difference in another segment. Value over status!!!

  32. @JonBurr

    Leading off with a story with a clickbait title and sensational, name-ist fearmongering is not reporting. The only reporting here is John Karalis is Afraid… you conclude your 5 minutes with "I don't know!" and consequently, you barely mention Tillman and Queta (12 rebounds in your lead. After all the "frontcourt sucks" talk, they rebound the hell out of the ball, and you bury the lead with a minimizing acknowledgment. Your rebounding fearmongering the other night in Joe's presser was what set him off… you with the first question dripping with critical fear and negativity.
    Why not report on the facts here, and not your fears? When there's good news, why not talk about it? Why not LEAD with it? It creates a better atmosphere for your audience, and the people around you. That includes Joe and the team. Let's all get on the same side, shall we?

  33. @lonzo9569

    John, the Celtics are going nowhere this season except to mediocrity. Your job this season is to say “Just wait until Jason Tatum comes back.” over and over again after so many of their many losses.
    Don’t be surprised if your show takes a dip. The last 8-9 years the Celtics were building something. It was exciting. For this season anyway, they’ve deconstructed. Fans would be more interested in them tanking rather than trying hard to simply make the playoffs, bc there’d be the hope of a great draft pick. Hope and progress keep fans interested. That’s not this season.

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