Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic and explosive performance to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a decisive 136-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The superstar scored an astonishing 25 points in just the first eight minutes of the game, a scoring burst unmatched by any Spur in the play-by-play era since 1997-98.
Wembanyama was nearly flawless during his opening onslaught, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range. He scored 17 consecutive points for his team at one stretch, propelling the Spurs to a massive early lead against a Lakers squad missing several key players, including LeBron James.
By halftime, Wembanyama had already amassed 37 points, 9 rebounds, and a full stat line. He added three more points in the third quarter to reach 40 for the night, marking the sixth 40-point game of his young career—one more than Spurs legend Tim Duncan recorded in 19 seasons.
With the lead ballooning to 34 points, the Spurs cruised to the finish. Wembanyama finished with 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists. The win is the Spurs' fifth straight, improving their record to 37-16.