Stephon Castle discusses guarding Brunson and SGA in NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Stephon Castle, the San Antonio Spurs' top perimeter defender, analyzes guarding Jalen Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he continues through the playoffs. After the Spurs' loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the New York Knicks, Castle noted that while both guards are similar, Brunson prefers utilizing angles for scoring, contrasting with Gilgeous-Alexander's driving ability. Brunson contributed 30 points in the game, securing a 105-95 victory for the Knicks. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- •Castle faced Gilgeous-Alexander in the Western Conference Finals.
- •Brunson scored 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- •Spurs lost Game 1 to the Knicks 105-95.
- •Game 2 of the Finals is set for June 5, 2026.
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle’s Jalen Brunson vs SGA Comment Draws Attention
"As the Spurs' best perimeter defender, Stephon Castle often gets the assignment against the opposing team's best guard.
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