Stephon Castle leaves NBA Finals Game 2 with ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Stephon Castle exited Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Knicks with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. He fell awkwardly after attempting a shot while landing on Mikal Bridges' foot, requiring a timeout from the Spurs. Castle walked off the court but did not return, replaced by De'Aaron Fox. His performance up to that point featured crucial contributions through the postseason, averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
- •Castle suffered the injury with 6:45 left in the fourth quarter
- •He was attempting to draw a foul when he landed awkwardly
- •Castle averaged 19.1 points and 6.5 assists per game in the playoffs
- •De'Aaron Fox replaced Castle after the injury
- •The Spurs are competing against the Knicks in the Finals
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Stephon Castle injury update: Latest news on Spurs guard after leaving NBA Finals Game 2 with ankle issue
"Here's the latest on the ankle injury Stephon Castle's suffered in Game 2 vs. the Knicks.
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