Wembanyama scores 40 in 26 mins as Spurs crush Lakers 136-108

Victor Wembanyama delivered one of the most efficient performances of his young career on February 10, 2026, dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 at Crypto.com Arena in a regular season statement win for San Antonio. In just 26 minutes of action, the French phenom posted 40 points and 12 rebounds, leaving the building — and the basketball world — wondering what the final line might have looked like had the Spurs needed him longer.

25 points in 8 minutes: Wembanyama sets the tone early

San Antonio wasted no time asserting control. The n°1 pick of the 2023 draft was virtually unstoppable from the opening tip, erupting for 25 points in the first eight minutes alone, knocking down shots from every area of the floor. His 13-of-20 shooting from the field, including 4-of-6 from three-point range and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, reflected a player operating at a level the Lakers simply had no answer for. By halftime, the game was effectively over, San Antonio holding a commanding lead that rendered the second half a formality.

The third quarter confirmed the rout. With the margin ballooning past 28 points, Gregg Popovich’s staff began managing the pivot’s minutes, pulling him earlier than usual to protect what was already a masterpiece statistical line. A +22 plus/minus in fewer than 27 minutes on court underlines just how dominant his presence was on both ends.

The fourth quarter belonged to the reserves. San Antonio’s depth kept the foot on the gas, and Los Angeles — described as short-handed by multiple outlets — could muster only a fragmented resistance. The final buzzer confirmed the 28-point margin, one of San Antonio’s most emphatic road victories of the season.

The moment that defined the night: an unstoppable opening salvo

The defining sequence came before most fans had settled into their seats. Wembanyama hit mid-range jumpers, converted and-one opportunities, and drained back-to-back threes to make Crypto.com Arena eerily quiet within minutes. It was the kind of opening burst that forces coaches into early timeouts and scrambles defensive gameplans — the Lakers tried multiple looks and found no solution. CBS Sports noted the Spurs star “easily could’ve had more,” a sentiment echoed across the press box.

Supporting cast contributions amplified the damage. Dylan Harper was superb alongside the franchise cornerstone, finishing with 15 points, 6 assists on an efficient 6-of-8 from the field and a remarkable +27 plus/minus. Coby Bryant added 16 points, while Harrison Barnes chipped in 11 points and 3 steals in just 21 minutes. Devin Vassell rounded out a balanced night with 9 points.

• Victor Wembanyama — 40 pts, 12 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk — 13/20 FG — +22
• Dylan Harper — 15 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast — 6/8 FG — +27
• Coby Bryant — 16 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast — 6/12 FG — +3
• Harrison Barnes — 11 pts, 3 reb, 3 stl — 4/6 FG — +20
• Devin Vassell — 9 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl — 4/5 FG — +20

Wembanyama, an efficient Spurs squad and what comes next

A historical level of efficiency

Forty points in 26 minutes on 65% shooting from the field — the numbers speak for themselves. The Alien, as San Antonio supporters have come to call him, is putting together a regular season that places him firmly in the MVP conversation. His ability to score in bunches without forcing the issue remains the most terrifying aspect of his game for opposing defenses.

San Antonio’s collective depth on full display

What made Tuesday’s performance particularly encouraging was the balance around the franchise cornerstone. Five Spurs finished in double figures or near it, and four players posted a plus/minus of +20 or better. Los Angeles, meanwhile, struggled to find consistent contributors, with Luke Kennard, Drew Timme, and Jaxson Hayes each scoring 14 and 13 points respectively without ever threatening the margin.

Eyes forward for the Spurs

With this emphatic road victory secured, San Antonio continues to build its case as a genuine Western Conference contender in the 2025-26 regular season. The Spurs will look to maintain this momentum in their next outing, with the rest of the conference on notice: when Victor Wembanyama is locked in before halftime, even a 26-minute performance is more than enough.