San Antonio Spurs humiliates the Warriors with a historic blowout and achieves 11 consecutive victories

San Antonio Spurs is going through a spectacular moment and Golden State Warriors suffered the consequences. The team led by Victor Wembanyama delivered a true exhibition this Friday, winning 123-85 in an NBA Cup game that was practically decided during its first minutes. The Texans started with a 18-0 run, establishing their largest opening streak in a game over the last 30 seasons.

San Antonio's superiority was absolute from the opening tip-off. Wembanyama got the crowd on their feet with a spectacular two-handed dunk from behind after receiving an alley-oop from Stephon Castle. After completing the play, the Frenchman slammed several punches against the padded backboard, making it clear that he was willing to do anything to secure another victory.

"I am ready to put my body on the line for the team if that allows us to win by 40 points," the French center later admitted.

And they practically did. The Spurs enjoyed a lead of 26 points during the first quarter and headed into halftime with a 30-point difference. In the third period, the gap reached 43 points after a three-pointer from Harrison Barnes that put the score at 95-52.

The defeat was particularly painful for Golden State, which suffered its worst loss since January 20, 2025, when it fell by 40 points to the Boston Celtics. Furthermore, it was the second consecutive game in which the Warriors failed to take the lead at any moment.

Stephon Castle scores 32 points and confirms his growth

Although Wembanyama was once again in the spotlight, the standout name of the night was Stephon Castle. The point guard finished with 32 points in just 25 minutes—his best scoring of the season—along with six assists, five rebounds, and one block.

The 22-year-old player started especially inspired from the perimeter, hitting his first three three-point attempts during the first quarter. He ended with five made threes on eight attempts, a particularly significant performance considering he entered the game with a 31.5% shooting percentage from that distance for the season.

Castle scored 13 points in the first period and reached 30 points, five assists, and five rebounds in the second fewest minutes in franchise history. Only Wembanyama had previously achieved that statistical combination in less time, with 24 minutes in 2023.

"He is at the center of everything. He is a player with incredible impact. He has never flinched at anything we’ve asked of him and has never shown negative body language. He just attacks everything," explained Mitch Johnson, coach of San Antonio.

The game also served to show that Castle is willing to punish opponents from the outside. During the season, several teams opted to give him space to shoot, taking advantage of his percentages from the perimeter. However, against Golden State, he found his best version.

"I think the biggest obstacle has been myself, by sometimes getting too much in my head, not shooting when I had open looks, and ending up forcing worse shots. Today I just came in with a clear mind, thinking about our defense, our principles, and trying to play the right way. And the basketball gods rewarded me," Castle acknowledged.

Wembanyama and unstoppable Spurs: 11 consecutive victories

The exhibition against Golden State confirms that San Antonio is currently one of the top teams in the NBA. The Spurs have accumulated 11 consecutive victories, the best active streak in the entire league, and are demonstrating that they can dominate games from various aspects of play.

The absence of Stephen Curry, who missed the game due to a groin tear that will keep him off the court for at least two weeks, was a significant setback for Golden State. Without their top scorer, the Warriors found no arguments to compete against a rival that was determined to resolve the game as soon as possible.

Steve Kerr acknowledged the Texans' superiority. "They were spectacular. They played a magnificent first five minutes and overwhelmed us. We have to give them credit," said the Golden State coach, who also labeled San Antonio as "the best team in the league, the hottest team in the league."

For his part, Castle wanted to highlight that the strength of the Spurs does not rely solely on their scoring ability. Defense has been one of the key factors in their remarkable dynamic.

"We can beat you in many ways, and our offense is not our only weapon. Our defense creates many of those plays and fuels our runs. We might not have the best shooting night, but being present on defense is non-negotiable," he explained.

With Wembanyama as a significant reference and Castle stepping up, San Antonio is starting to present its credentials as a contender for everything. Eleven consecutive victories and a 38-point blowout against the Warriors are a statement of intentions that the rest of the NBA cannot ignore.

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