Stephon Castle says the Spurs' Game 1 loss gives them motivation.
The San Antonio Spurs lost 105-95 to the New York Knicks.
What happened?
The Spurs fell to a well-rested Knicks team at San Antonio's Frost Bank Center.
They had just won the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Why it matters for Stephon Castle
Castle finished Game 1 with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.
He shot 7/16 from the field.
What comes next?
The Spurs look to bounce back and tie the series at 1-1 before it heads to New York.
Game 2 will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
The Spurs need to steal at least one game at Madison Square Garden.
This will help them reclaim home-court advantage.
Stephon Castle and the Spurs are motivated to win.
They have been in this position before, losing Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Spurs went on to win that series 4-2.
Castle says the added motivation will help them in Game 2.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds.
He was inefficient in his NBA Finals debut, shooting 6/21 from the field.
The Spurs will look to improve their performance in Game 2.
They need to win to tie the series and gain momentum.
Stephon Castle is ready for the challenge.
He will look to lead the Spurs to a win in Game 2.
The 2026 NBA Finals continue on Friday.
The Spurs and Knicks will face off in Game 2.