Stephon Castle Nears Double-Double, Leads Spurs with 9 Assists vs. Hornets

Stephon Castle posted 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, five rebounds, and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 loss to the Hornets. He led the Spurs in assists and tied Victor Wembanyama for second-most points. Castle has recorded at least eight assists in seven of his last nine games, averaging 14.6 points, 7.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 threes, and 1.1 steals over 32.3 minutes per game in that span.