Victor Wembanyama wants to settle the score with Doncic at the Crypto Arena

Victor Wembanyama has unfinished business that can’t wait any longer. The French sensation from the San Antonio Spurs will face Luka Doncic tonight at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, in what promises to be one of the most electrifying showdowns of the NBA season. Although the head-to-head record clearly favors the Slovenian star, Wembanyama arrives hungry for redemption—and his numbers back him up.

According to Marca, the record between the two is lopsided. Luka Doncic has won all four previous meetings, each of them while playing for the Mavericks. Tonight marks the first time they’ll face off with Doncic wearing a Lakers jersey. “I don’t think I’ve ever beaten him,” admitted Victor Wembanyama before the game. He also made it clear that this matchup carries a personal edge.

Two phenoms chasing victory

Both players are off to stellar starts this season. Luka Doncic, despite missing games due to a left leg injury, is averaging 41.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.2 assists in the four games he’s played. Victor Wembanyama, meanwhile, is putting up 26.7 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 4.7 blocks, shooting 52.7% from the field. These are elite numbers on both ends of the court.

Victor Wembanyama on playing Luka Doncic

“Luka is one of the hardest players to scout, because he understands and masters the game more than anyone else. I don’t think I’ve ever won against him.”

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— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) November 5, 2025

The Frenchman has publicly praised Luka Doncic, calling him “one of the hardest players to analyze” because of his deep understanding of the game. And the stats support that view: in their previous matchups, Doncic has averaged a triple-double against the Spurs—26.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists. Victor Wembanyama, in contrast, has posted more modest numbers: 17.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.

High tension

The game’s context adds even more drama. The Spurs will be without rookie standout Dylan Harper, while the Lakers are missing LeBron James and likely Austin Reaves, who’s dealing with a groin issue. That leaves Victor Wembanyama and Doncic as the undisputed stars of a night that could shape the MVP race, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also in the mix.

Victor Wembanyama knows he can’t keep losing to Luka Doncic. The stage is set, the stats are elite, and the rivalry is real. Tonight in Los Angeles, the Frenchman will try to flip the narrative and prove he’s ready to dominate in head-to-head battles too.