Stephon Castle Shines as Spurs Sweep Mavs in Series
On February 8, 2026, Stephon Castle delivered an impressive performance as the San Antonio Spurs secured a 138-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This game marked the second contest in a short series between the two teams, and the Spurs completed the sweep after previously winning 135-123 in Dallas.
Game Highlights
Castle achieved a career-high with 40 points, alongside 12 rebounds and 12 assists, marking his second career triple-double. The Spurs’ win extended their current streak to four consecutive games, while the Mavericks faced their seventh straight loss, beginning a challenging six-game road trip. Dallas has now dropped all three matchups against San Antonio this season.
Scoring Breakdown
- Stephon Castle: 40 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists
- Devin Vassell: 17 points
- Victor Wembanyama: 16 points, 11 rebounds
- De’Aaron Fox: 15 points
- Dylan Harper: 11 points
- Carter Bryant: 11 points
- Klay Thompson (Mavericks): 19 points
- Brandon Williams (Mavericks): 18 points
- Max Christie (Mavericks): 17 points
Game Flow
The Spurs took control early, leading by 11 points after the first quarter with a score of 39-32. A brief resurgence by the Mavericks saw them momentarily gain the lead during the second quarter. However, the Spurs dominated the latter half of the second period, closing it out with an 81-67 lead at halftime.
Castle’s defensive presence and scoring ability allowed the Spurs to extend their lead to 24 points in the third quarter. The team maintained a commanding lead throughout the game, finishing the third quarter up 114-91.
Mavericks Struggles
For Dallas, their struggles continued as rookie Cooper Flagg, who had been on a scoring streak, managed only 14 points and did not play in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks’ performance reflected their challenges as they failed to score consistently, contributing to their disappointing seventh loss in a row.
This decisive win by the Spurs emphasizes the team’s form and showcases the rising talent of Stephon Castle, as they continue to build momentum in the season.
