Stephon Castle hopes Spurs can get away with physical defense like Thunder
Stephon Castle expressed his hope that the San Antonio Spurs can adopt a physical defense similar to that of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being one of the Spurs' top scorers, Castle has faced challenges during the series, including turnovers and the physicality of the Thunder's defense. The Spurs are currently trailing in the Western Conference Finals after a loss in Game 5.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the series 3-2 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
- ▪Stephon Castle has been a key player for the Spurs, scoring 24 points in Game 5.
- ▪Castle criticized the physicality of the Thunder's defense while acknowledging his own team's struggles.
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