Stephon Castle's heroics lead Spurs to victory over Warriors
San Antonio, Texas - In a thrilling display of resilience, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors 113-110 on Wednesday night, thanks to a late surge led by young star Stephon Castle.
Background
The Spurs had been struggling in recent games, losing four of their last five. The Warriors, on the other hand, were riding a three-game winning streak and were looking to extend it against a vulnerable Spurs team.
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Castle was the catalyst for the Spurs' comeback, scoring 10 of his team-high 25 points in the final five minutes of the game. His three-pointer with just over a minute remaining put the Spurs up for good.
"I just wanted to make a play for my team," Castle said after the game. "We needed a win, and I was just trying to do my part."
Analysis and Impact
The win was a much-needed one for the Spurs, who improved to 32-29 on the season. It also snapped the Warriors' three-game winning streak and kept the Spurs in the hunt for a playoff spot.
"This was a big win for us," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "We showed a lot of character and resilience tonight. Stephon stepped up big for us when we needed him most."
Conclusion
The Spurs will look to build on their momentum when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Warriors, meanwhile, will try to bounce back when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
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