Wembanyama Scores 37 in First Half, Leads Spurs to Blowout Win Over Lakers

The French phenom dominated the short-handed Lakers in a 136-108 victory.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 136-108 blowout win over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers. Wembanyama had the highest-scoring first half in the NBA this season and the highest-scoring half by a Spurs player in the 21st century, going 12-of-17 from the field with three 3-pointers.

Why it matters

Wembanyama's dominant performance showcases his immense talent and potential as one of the NBA's rising young stars. The Spurs have now won five straight games, while the Lakers continue to struggle with injuries to key players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The details

Wembanyama scored 17 points in the first 4:15 of the game and had 25 points before checking out with four minutes left in the Spurs' 47-point first quarter. He added 12 more points in the second quarter before playing only the first eight minutes of the second half with the Spurs comfortably ahead. Wembanyama also had 12 rebounds in the game, which lasted just 27 minutes for him.

  • Wembanyama scored 17 points in the first 4:15 of the game.
  • Wembanyama had 25 points before checking out with four minutes left in the Spurs' 47-point first quarter.
  • Wembanyama played only the first eight minutes of the second half.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A French professional basketball player who was the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. He is considered one of the most promising young talents in the NBA.

LeBron James

A legendary NBA player who has been with the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018. He is currently sidelined with an injury.

Luka Doncic

A star player for the Dallas Mavericks who is also currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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What they’re saying

“Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 for their fifth straight victory”

— Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer (Associated Press)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to continue their winning streak when they face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night as they try to get healthy and turn their season around.

The takeaway

Wembanyama's historic performance showcases his immense talent and potential as one of the NBA's next superstars. The Spurs appear to be building a strong young core around him, while the Lakers continue to struggle with injuries to their key players.