Stephon Castle Leads Spurs With 24 Points Against Thunder

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle led his team with 24 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, but his scoring performance could not prevent a 116-104 defeat. Castle added seven rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes, stepping into a leading offensive role as Victor Wembanyama struggled with his shooting. According to Rotowire and NBC Sports, Castle made five three-pointers, establishing a new career high for three-pointers in a single game.

His outside shooting provided a significant contribution for San Antonio, although the team could not overcome Oklahoma City's advantage. Castle finished 9-for-20 from the field, according to NBC Sports. Rotowire listed him at 9-for-21, with five makes on 12 three-point attempts and one successful free throw in one attempt.

Wembanyama struggled to find his rhythm, making just one of 13 field-goal attempts and finishing with 12 points, according to Rotowire. His difficulties increased Castle's responsibility as a scorer during the loss.

The three-guard starting lineup also affected San Antonio's distribution of playmaking duties. NBC Sports reported that Castle recorded fewer assists than De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper, despite leading the team in scoring against Oklahoma City. Castle entered the season following a productive 2025-26 campaign.

Rotowire reported that the 2024 No. 4 overall pick averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.1 steals across 68 regular-season games, playing 30.0 minutes per contest. Each of those averages represented a career high.

His five three-pointers against Oklahoma City offered an early indication of his scoring contribution from beyond the arc. Rotowire noted that Castle attempted 12 three-pointers, a higher volume than usual, while NBC Sports highlighted the performance as a new personal best for made three-pointers. Fox remains another important part of San Antonio's backcourt rotation. In a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, he recorded nine points, three rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes during a 123-103 Spurs victory, according to Rotowire.

Rotowire reported that Fox is expected to begin the season as San Antonio's primary floor general, even as Castle and Harper compete for playmaking responsibilities. The Spurs' opening loss to Oklahoma City highlighted Castle's scoring potential while showing how responsibilities were distributed among the team's guards.