Victor Wembanyama scored 37 points in the first half against the Lakers
If you thought Victor Vembanyama it was just a generational perspective, think again. The San Antonio Spurs superstar turned the Cripto.com Arena into his personal playground on Tuesday night, putting on a first-half performance against the Los Angeles Lakers which is why historians reached for the record books.
Wemby in the first half of Lakers-Spurs:
37 points
8 jumps
2 assists
1 theft
1 block12-of-17 FY
3-of-5 3PT
10-of-12 FT pic.twitter.com/5eIa4Hg8IKS— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2026
Vembanjama was simply unstoppable in the first 24 minutes, exploding for 37 points. To put that into perspective, he nearly tied the Lakers’ entire first-half scoring streak.
The French phenomenon is shown full arsenal, shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc. He didn’t just settle for jumpers; his aggressiveness forced the Lakers into constant foul trouble, leading to a 10-of-12 mark from the charity stripe before the break.
It wasn’t just the result that stunned the Los Angeles crowd. Vembanyama cleaned the glass with eight rebounds and anchored the defense with a block and a steal, proving once again that he is a two-way force unlike anything the league has ever seen. By halftime, the San Antonio Spurs held a commanding 84-55 lead, leaving a Lakers team short-handed looking for answers.
The Lakers entered the contest already facing an uphill battle, playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Without their primary defensive anchors and playmakers, Los Angeles had no answer for Vembanyama’s length and versatility.
While the Spurs enjoyed a balanced season, they pointed out Stephon Castle’s recent triple-double of 40 pointsTuesday was a reminder of who wears the crown in San Antonio.
As Spurs look to extend their winning streak to five games, Wembanyama are officially on pace to challenge the single-game records that many thought were untouchable in the modern era.
2026-02-11 04:56:00
