Warriors Falter in Second Half Against Wemby-Led Spurs

Golden State loses 126-113 despite early lead with Stephen Curry sidelined

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors blew a 16-point second-half lead and lost 126-113 to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. With Stephen Curry out for a fifth straight game, the Warriors were unable to hold off a late surge led by Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.

Why it matters

The Warriors' loss to the Spurs highlights the team's struggles to maintain leads and win games without their star player Curry. It also showcases the emerging talent of Wembanyama, the highly touted Spurs rookie, who is making an immediate impact in the NBA.

The details

The Warriors jumped out to an early lead, but the Spurs stormed back in the second half, outscoring Golden State 71-52 over the final two quarters. Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks, showcasing the skills that made him the top draft pick. The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson's 27 points, but were unable to overcome Curry's absence.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Curry has now missed five straight games for the Warriors.

The players

Stephen Curry

The star player for the Golden State Warriors who has missed the last five games due to injury.

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted rookie for the San Antonio Spurs who led his team to victory with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

Klay Thompson

The veteran Warriors player who led his team with 27 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We had them on the ropes early, but they just kept coming at us. Wembanyama is the real deal.”

— Klay Thompson, Warriors Player (sfchronicle.com)

“This is a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger. Curry's absence was felt, but that's no excuse.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach (sfchronicle.com)

What’s next

The Warriors will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.

The takeaway

The Warriors' loss to the Spurs highlights the team's reliance on Stephen Curry and the emerging talent of Wembanyama, who is making an immediate impact in the NBA. The Warriors will need to find a way to win games without their star player if they hope to remain competitive in the Western Conference.