Stephon Castle delivered his biggest scoring performance of the young season Friday, putting up 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs overwhelmed the Golden State Warriors 123-85 at Frost Bank Center.
The victory on November 13, 2026, extended San Antonio’s winning streak to 11 games and moved the Spurs to 11-2 overall.
The game was part of NBA Cup group play in West Group C.
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Stephon Castle: Castle leads decisive Spurs start
Castle was highly efficient throughout the contest, finishing 12-for-18 from the field, 5-for-8 from three-point range and 3-for-3 at the free-throw line.
He also recorded five rebounds, six assists and a steal in 25 minutes.
His production helped San Antonio establish control immediately.
The Spurs opened the game with a 38-14 first quarter and carried a 63-33 advantage into halftime.
San Antonio continued to pull away after the break, outscoring Golden State 34-27 in the third quarter before closing out the 38-point victory.
The Spurs led by as many as 40 points during the game.
Spurs spread the scoring
Castle was the headline performer, but San Antonio’s offensive balance also shaped the result.
The Spurs shot 46-for-95 from the field, compared with 31-for-93 for Golden State.
San Antonio also held a 60-43 advantage in rebounding and finished with 34 assists to the Warriors’ 23.
The Spurs committed 11 turnovers, while Golden State turned the ball over 14 times.
The result was especially emphatic because San Antonio received contributions across its rotation.
Castle’s 32 points topped the team, while the Spurs’ ball movement and strong first quarter made it difficult for Golden State to build any sustained response.
Warriors struggle without Curry
Golden State played without Stephen Curry, who was unavailable after suffering a right oblique tear in the Warriors’ November 11 loss to Houston.
The NBA had listed Curry for reevaluation after two weeks.
The Warriors entered the game with an 8-4 record and an eight-game winning streak before losing to Houston.
They fell to 8-5 after Friday’s defeat.
LJ Cryer led Golden State with 20 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg finished with seven points and 10 rebounds.
The Warriors shot 33 per cent from the field and were held to 14 points in the opening quarter.
What the win means for San Antonio
The Spurs have now won 11 consecutive games after beginning the season with a loss to Oklahoma City.
Friday’s result also gave San Antonio a strong opening to its NBA Cup group schedule.
San Antonio entered the matchup after beating Chicago 124-119 on November 11.
Victor Wembanyama had scored 32 points in that comeback win, while Dylan Harper recorded 18 points and 10 assists.
The Spurs’ current run has been powered by a combination of Wembanyama’s interior presence and an increasingly productive group of perimeter players, including Castle, Harper and De’Aaron Fox.
Castle’s performance against Golden State provided another example of the backcourt’s growing offensive range.
Next games
San Antonio will visit the Utah Jazz on Sunday, November 15, 2026, before returning home to face the Detroit Pistons on November 17.
Golden State will next host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
The Warriors will have to navigate the early portion of their schedule without Curry while trying to remain competitive in NBA Cup group play.
San Antonio and Golden State are scheduled to meet again during the regular season on January 30, 2027, in San Francisco.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points did Stephon Castle score against the Warriors?
Stephon Castle scored 32 points in San Antonio’s 123-85 victory over Golden State on November 13, 2026.
What was Stephon Castle’s shooting line?
Castle shot 12-for-18 from the field, 5-for-8 from three-point range and 3-for-3 on free throws.
What was the final score between the Spurs and Warriors?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-85.
How long is San Antonio’s winning streak?
The victory extended the Spurs’ winning streak to 11 games and improved their record to 11-2.
Why was Stephen Curry not playing?
Curry was unavailable because of a right oblique tear suffered in Golden State’s November 11 game against Houston. He was expected to be reevaluated after two weeks.
Fact-Checked: Key facts were checked against the NBA’s official game and schedule information, supplemented by the final box-score details available for the November 13, 2026 matchup. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/gsw-vs-sas-0022600040?lid=q5a53noacjf8&utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Game statistics and injury information reflect the information available after the November 13, 2026 final buzzer and may be updated by the NBA.