Spurs, Stephon Castle end up on wrong side of NBA Playoffs history after Game 2 loss
The San Antonio Spurs faced a challenging Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, resulting in a significant loss. Stephon Castle set an unfortunate NBA Playoffs record by committing 20 turnovers over two games, the most in playoff history for that span. Coach Mitch Johnson's team struggled to recover from Castle's mistakes, which allowed the Thunder to capitalize and secure the victory.
- ▪Stephon Castle committed nine turnovers in Game 2 against the Thunder.
- ▪Castle's total of 20 turnovers in the first two playoff games is a record for the NBA.
- ▪The Thunder's defense, led by Coach Mark Daigneault, effectively pressured Castle throughout the game.
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