Stephon Castle aims to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander effectively
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
On October 21, the Oklahoma City Thunder won their Opening Night game 116-104 against the San Antonio Spurs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, marking a dominant performance just months after a seven-game playoff series against the Spurs. Castle is focused on defending against Gilgeous-Alexander without drawing fouls, emphasizing the need for teamwork in their approach. The Spurs and Thunder will face each other again twice during the regular season, on February 11 and March 14, 2027.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder defeated San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on October 21, 2026.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points for the Thunder.
- •Stephon Castle focuses on avoiding fouls while guarding Gilgeous-Alexander.
- •Thunder and Spurs will meet again on February 11 and March 14, 2027.
- •Castle highlights the importance of teamwork in defensive strategies.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle hopes to avoid falling for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing
"Stephon Castle hopes to avoid falling for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing.
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