Stephon Castle closed with 14 points on Friday. He struggled with decision-making in the Spurs' 105-104 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
What happened?
The Spurs trailed the series 2-0 after the loss. Castle was benched down the stretch but returned for the final few plays.
Why it matters for Stephon Castle
Castle's performance was littered with lapses in judgment, primarily on the offensive end. He appeared to attack the basket without knowing what he was going to do.
What comes next?
The Spurs will look to turn things around when they meet the Knicks again in New York on Monday. Castle and his teammates need to improve their decision-making to stay in the series.
Castle had four rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 28 minutes. His solid production was overshadowed by his questionable decision-making. The Spurs are significantly outmatched in experience, and it showed in Game 2.
The Knicks' win gave them a 2-0 lead in the series. The Spurs will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to take on the Knicks in Game 3. Castle's decision-making will be key to the Spurs' success.
Castle and Victor Wembanyama were both guilty of making errors. The Spurs' lack of experience was evident in their play. They will need to learn from their mistakes and move forward.
The series will continue on Monday in New York. The Spurs will look to bounce back from their two losses and get back in the series. Castle's performance will be crucial to the Spurs' chances of winning.