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Spurs' Castle Soars for Epic Dunk Over Hartenstein
21 May
Summary
- Stephon Castle delivered a memorable dunk over Isaiah Hartenstein.
- The play occurred in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
- Castle scored 16 points in the first half despite turnovers.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle delivered one of the postseason's most talked-about dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident happened on May 20 during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
With just 8:19 remaining in the second quarter, Castle drove to the basket and emphatically slammed the ball over Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein. The powerful play, often referred to as 'posterizing' an opponent, aimed to ignite a comeback for the Spurs, who were trailing.
Despite the electrifying dunk, the Spurs continued to face a deficit throughout the second quarter. Castle showcased an aggressive offensive effort, tallying 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the first half. However, his performance was marred by ball-handling issues, as he recorded five turnovers before halftime.
