With the NBA All-Star break officially underway, many fans look forward to the revamped All-Star Game format that pins four separate teams against each other in a mini-tournament. Many players earned their first All-Star appearances this season, but the first-timers are headlined by San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Despite the loss, Wembanyama made history on the night when he rejected a reverse layup attempt by Al Horford. The NBA made a historic announcement on the 7-foot-3 center, as he has now registered a block in 85 consecutive games, the longest active streak in 30 years.

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.

Victor Wembanyama had 31 points and 15 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Washington Wizards 131-121.

Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama will partner up and represent the Spurs by participating in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend.

Wembanyama has already led the league in blocks through his first two seasons and will likely be the heavy favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year every season until he retir

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

The Boston Celtics took care of business at TD Garden on Wednesday night, cruising past Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 116-103. Jayson Tatum had a big game, recording 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, while Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points and six rebounds to help the defending champions to victory.

The 7-foot-5 superstar did not have his best game against the Celtics. Here are a few observations. The post 5 Victor Wembanyama-sized observations from Celtics-Spurs appeared first on Boston.com.