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Stephon Castle Draws Strong Criticism for Unwanted NBA Playoff Record

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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