Luke Kornet (personal) has already been ruled out against Toronto, so Tillman could be in line to share the backup center minutes with the probable Neemias Queta (illness) if Al Horford (toe) sits out.

The Celtics may be shorthanded in the frontcourt on Sunday as they look for their fifth straight win at TD Garden against the New York Knicks. Boston added backup center Neemias Queta to their injury report for Sunday’s matinee with a non-COVID illness.

Queta provided a nice lift off the Celtics bench Sunday, leading all second unit players in rebounds while finishing two points short of a double-double. Queta matched a season high in rebounds, having hauled in 10 boards on two occasions.

Good to go Tuesday

Queta (illness) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Queta is likely to return to game action after missing Sunday's win over the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness.

Downgraded to out Sunday

Downgraded to out

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) celebrates near Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) after scoring the second half of an NBA basketball

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