Guarding Stephen Curry was just half the battle for San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, who stepped up on both ends to fuel the Silver & Black to its third straight win.
The drill was simple. As soon as Nielsen initiated movement, Castle was to rip the ball out of his hands and drive to the basket. Whatever shot he was able to get off after his two steps was what he had to roll with.
Nov 23, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle brings the ball up in the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images With pieces missing, including Wembanyama for three games, the Spurs couldn't afford to take a step back. Instead, heeding Paul's advice, they focused on doing enough to win games, whether that meant committing fewer turnovers or swinging the ball a few more times.
Dribbles between the legs, high arcing layups and even a walk through of a football play with his outermost layer set the stage for what he hoped was going to be another strong shooting night.
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