Stephon Castle Draws Strong Criticism for Unwanted NBA Playoff Record
Summary
Stephon Castle scored 25 points in a Game 2 loss for the San Antonio Spurs but also made 9 turnovers, leading to criticism. Over two playoff games, he has a total of 19 turnovers, setting an NBA playoff record for the most turnovers in a two-game stretch.Key Facts
- Stephon Castle scored 25 points with 10-of-17 shooting in Game 2 versus Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Castle added 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal in that game.
- The Spurs lost Game 2 with a score of 122-113.
- The team had 21 turnovers in Game 2, with Castle responsible for 9.
- Castle has 19 turnovers across the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, the highest two-game total in NBA playoff history.
- Castle is in his second NBA season and first major playoff appearance.
- D'Aaron Fox, the Spurs' usual main ball-handler, missed the first two games due to injury.
- The playoff series is tied 1-1 as it moves back to San Antonio for Game 3.
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