Porzingis has matched up with Wembanyama before. The two share very similar skill sets. However, Wembanyama is one of the few players in the NBA who is taller than Porzingis, thus

The Celtics struggled through the middle parts of their schedule, but their play has clearly improved over the past 10 games before the All-Star break.

Facing the reigning NBA Champion-Boston Celtics, Victor Wembanyama likely needed an incredibly strong outing on both ends to give his team a chance at pulling a victory, even with De'Aaron Fox in the lineup.