ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the Celtics "don't quite know" when Kristaps Porzingis will return from a viral illness.

The Boston Celtics have had to play multiple games in a row without their starting center, but they might be close to getting him back.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said the Celtics are a “significantly” different team when Porzingis is not available — no other Boston big can replicate his combination of 3-point shooting and top-tier rim defense — but still a formidable foe because of their depth and versatility.