Castle scores season-high 32 points as Spurs stop the Warriors 123-85 for 11th straight win
Stephon Castle delivered an impressive performance, netting a season-high 32 points, as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Golden State Warriors 123-85 on Friday night. Victor Wembanyama contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Spurs to their 11th consecutive victory and remaining unbeaten in NBA Cup play.
The Warriors' lone bright spot came from L.J. Cryer, who scored 20 points, and Charles Bassey, who added 11 points. However, the absence of Stephen Curry, who is sidelined with a right oblique tear, proved costly for Golden State. Curry is expected to be out for at least two weeks following a right oblique tear suffered in a previous game.
San Antonio's lead ballooned to 43 points in the third quarter, forcing Golden State to sit their starters and most key reserves for the entire fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama, despite playing just 21 minutes and shooting poorly from the three-point line, managed to secure his 121st career double-double.
Golden State's Draymond Green received a Flagrant Foul 1 for a forearm shove from behind that caused Victor Wembanyama to go out of bounds during the first half. Green, who finished with four points, three rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes, will miss the remainder of the game after the foul.
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