The San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 123-85 at home on Friday, November 13 to extend their winning streak to 11 games. Stephon Castle scored a season-high 32 points as San Antonio led throughout and improved to 2-0 in NBA Cup West Group C.
An 18-0 start became a 30-point halftime lead
San Antonio scored the first 18 points, with Wembanyama finishing a Castle lob for an 18-0 lead with 7:31 remaining in the opening quarter. Golden State struggled to establish its offense. The Warriors made five of 25 shots in the opening quarter and trailed 38-14, their lowest-scoring quarter of the season.
The Spurs won the second period 25-19 to lead 63-33 at halftime. Their advantage reached 43 in the third quarter, and they entered the fourth ahead 97-60. The starters and most key reserves were then rested. Golden State scored 25 in the final period without changing the direction of the game.
Castle’s efficient 32 and Wembanyama’s double-double
Castle played 25:07, shooting 12-for-18 overall and 5-for-8 from three-point range, with five rebounds and six assists. He surpassed his previous season high of 24 against Oklahoma City during the third quarter.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in 20:54. Keldon Johnson added 18 points off the bench. San Antonio finished with 34 assists and 60 rebounds, compared with Golden State’s 23 assists and 43 rebounds.
The Warriors made 31 of 93 shots for 33.3% and committed 13 turnovers. San Antonio shot 48.4% and had nine turnovers. Golden State’s low-scoring start left it chasing a margin that continued to grow through the third period.
Golden State’s absences and the next games
Stephen Curry was absent with an oblique tear, and only two Warriors reached double figures. Draymond Green received a Flagrant 1 foul for pushing Wembanyama from behind with 6:47 left in the second quarter. He finished with four points, three rebounds and three assists.
San Antonio next visits Utah on November 15, while Golden State plays at New Orleans on November 16, both dates local to the United States.
Quarter-by-quarter score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 38 | 25 | 34 | 26 | 123 |
| Golden State Warriors | 14 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 85 |
