Victor Wembanyama reveals the reasons behind the ugly night against the Raptors

Victor Vembanyama explained why he himself did not follow his fights in San Antonio Spurs match against Toronto Raptors on Wednesday evening.

Vembanjama is going through the third season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He made huge strides as a superstar, elevating the Spurs to serious playoff contention.

However, as a young star, he would sometimes have off nights. San Antonio’s duel with Toronto proved to be that. In 30 minutes of action, Vembanyama finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, five blocks, three assists and a steal. However, he shot 3-of-12 from the field, including 1-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

From meat reflected on his night off after the game, according to reporter Michael Grange. He cited the time zone changes and lack of recovery time as contributing to him not playing his best since Toronto.

“I didn’t recover tonight, with all the weather changes, coming from LA, coming from Detroit late… I have to do a better job, heal, sleep. I couldn’t sleep last night. I wasn’t in shape today,” Wembanyama said.

“I didn’t recover tonight, with all the weather changes, coming from LA, late coming from Detroit… Gotta do a better job, heal, sleep. I couldn’t sleep last night. I wasn’t in shape today…” Wemby when I asked about his 3/12. 12 pt night vs Raps. pic.twitter.com/72C3OAf3KI

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) February 26, 2026

As Victor Vembania, the Spurs played against the Raptors

Despite the struggles that Victor Wembanyama went through, the Spurs stuck through it as they ran away with a 110-107 win over the Raptors.

Six players scored in double figures for San Antonio in the win, including Vembanyama. The team was led by Devin Vassell with 21 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. De’Aaron Fox was next with 20 points, Dylan Harper had 15 points and seven assists, Stephon Castle had 13 points and five assists, while Julian Champagne had 10 points and six rebounds.

San Antonio improved to a 42-16 record on the season, holding second place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets while trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With 10 straight wins, Spurs will be looking forward to their next match. They hit the road when they face the Brooklyn Nets on February 26th at 7:30pm ET.