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Castle's Turnovers Shatter NBA Playoff Record
21 May
Summary
- Stephon Castle committed a record 20 turnovers in two playoff games.
- Oklahoma City Thunder's defense forced the high turnover rate.
- The Spurs face elimination if Castle's mistakes continue.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has made NBA Playoffs history for the wrong reasons, recording the most turnovers by any player in a two-game span. This statistic, tracked since 1977, highlights a significant challenge for the Spurs in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Castle's nine turnovers in Game 2, added to his previous ten, created a total of 20, directly impacting the Spurs' ability to compete. The Thunder's strategic defensive pressure, utilizing multiple players like Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace, proved highly effective in forcing these crucial errors.
Oklahoma City's coach, Mark Daigneault, also targeted Castle offensively, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 24 points against him in one instance. With key players Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox sidelined, Coach Mitch Johnson has relied heavily on Castle. The Spurs must adjust their strategy to protect Castle from further mistakes if they hope to extend the series.
