Stephon Castle's late call could alter Game 4 outcome for Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, a controversial call against Stephon Castle could have shifted the game's outcome. With just over a minute remaining, Castle was ruled out of bounds, a decision criticized as incorrect after Josh Hart impeded his path. Had the call been correct, Castle would have had a chance to score from the free-throw line, potentially giving the Spurs a lead. The Knicks also faced a missed call with a defensive three-second violation by Victor Wembanyama prior to the Castle call. This highlights the impact of referee decisions in a tightly contested series, focusing attention on officiating as Game 5 approaches.
- •Stephon Castle faced a controversial out-of-bounds call in the final minute.
- •The Spurs could have taken the lead with free throws from Castle.
- •A missed defensive three-second violation occurred on the Knicks before the Castle call.
- •Game 5 is set to take place as the series remains competitive.
- •Referee performance continues to be scrutinized in this physical series.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — A game-changing call happened in Game 4 of the Finals, and it was not OG Anunoby's block
"The Last Two Minute Report revealed something in Game 4 that could have changed the complexion of the game.
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