The San Antonio Spurs demolish the Golden State Warriors 123-85 on Nov. 13, sparking a 12-game winning streak. An 18‑0 opening run fuels a 38‑14 first‑quarter lead, as guard Stephon Castle erupts for 32 points, six assists and five rebounds while shooting 5‑for‑7 from three. Victor Wembanyama adds a versatile 12‑point, 12‑rebound, six‑assist double‑double, even delivering an underhand lob to Castle for a reverse slam. The Spurs dominate the paint 56‑28 and force a flagrant foul on Draymond Green. Dylan Harper contributes 9 points and a key transition three. The team rests before a rematch with Utah on Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs have rattled off an 11‑game winning streak, highlighted by a 123–85 triumph over the Golden State Warriors in which Victor Wembanyama scored 12 points in just under 21 minutes while Stephon Castle poured in 32. The Spurs lead the league with a 124.3 offensive rating and a 106.8 defensive rating, posting a net rating of +17.6. Wembanyama averages 30.7 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.3 blocks during the streak, and his rim‑focused attack has surged 48% in paint touches. Depth also shines, with Dylan Harper contributing 17.3 points per game. The run positions San Antonio as a serious early‑season contender.
Yaxel Lendeborg took responsibility for his performance after going 1-for-13 from the field in the Golden State Warriors’ 123-85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
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Stephon Castle said getting out of his own head was his biggest challenge before scoring a season-high 32 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ 123-85 win over Golden State on Friday.
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Mitch Johnson credited San Antonio’s defensive execution for its dominant 123-85 win over Golden State, as the Spurs extended their winning streak to 11 games on Friday.
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Victor Wembanyama was unfazed by Draymond Green’s physical play against the San Antonio Spurs, saying the Warriors forward’s flagrant foul was “not surprising” after Friday’s 123-85 victory.
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The San Antonio Spurs dominate the Golden State Warriors 123-85 in an NBA Cup matchup, marking the Spurs' 11th straight win and a 2-0 Cup record. Stephon Castle leads with a season‑high 32 points, six assists and five rebounds, shooting 12‑of‑18 as the Spurs build a 20‑point first‑quarter lead and pull ahead by as many as 43 points. Victor Wembanyama adds a double‑double (12 points, 12 rebounds) while Keldon Johnson contributes 18 off the bench. The Warriors, missing Stephen Curry and struggling rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (1‑for‑13), never recover. Next, the Spurs travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Sunday.
In a 123-85 defeat, Draymond Green receives a flagrant‑1 foul for shoving Victor Wembanyama after the rookie dunked over him. The Spurs dominate early, opening an 18‑0 run and never look back, out‑rebounding the Warriors 60‑43 and winning the paint 56‑28. Wembanyama finishes with 12 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes, while Stephon Castle leads the Warriors with 32 points on 12‑of‑18 shooting. The physical Spurs also notch 34 assists and a 21‑3 fast‑break edge, sealing a 43‑point victory.
Stephon Castle scored a season-high 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Golden State Warriors 123-85 on Friday, extending their winning streak to 11 games.
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The Warriors suffer a 123-85 drubbing by the Spurs on November 13, 2026, falling behind 18-0 before scoring and missing Steph Curry. Rookie LJ Cryer shines, while first‑round pick Yaxel Lendeborg struggles with a 1-for-13 shooting night, 10.8% true‑shooting and a D‑ grade. De’Anthony Melton earns a C despite limited penetration, Draymond Green drops to a C as his effort wanes, Podziemski posts a C‑, and Will Richard shows grit with a 71.7% TS despite a thumb injury. The article grades each player against expectations, highlighting the Spurs' 10‑game winning streak and Victor Wembanyama’s impact.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle jokes to Blake Griffin about entering both the Slam Dunk and 3‑Point Contests at All‑Star Weekend. Though he quips “maybe both,” he quickly clarifies it’s not a real plan. Castle, a 2025 Dunk Contest runner‑up who lost to Mac McClung, has already proven his show‑manship and is further developing his game alongside Victor Wembanyama. Fans can enjoy his athletic flair in regular‑season play, but a dual contest appearance remains off the table—for now.
Victor Wembanyama shrugs off Draymond Green’s flagrant push during the Spurs’ 123-85 rout of Golden State on Nov. 14, 2026. Green receives a Flagrant‑1 after his shove sends Wembanyama sliding on the baseline in the second quarter, but the 7‑foot rookie says it’s ‘not surprising.’ The win marks San Antonio’s 11th straight victory, with Wembanyama posting a double‑double of 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Golden State Warriors' stretch without Stephen Curry started in the absolute worst way possible against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
On Nov. 13, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs demolished the Golden State Warriors 123-85 in the Emirates NBA Cup. With Stephen Curry out after a recent injury, Steve Kerr’s small lineup could not contend against a Spurs team riding a 10‑game win streak and led by Stephon Castle’s all‑around dominance. San Antonio surged to a 12‑0 start, extended the lead to 38‑14 after the first quarter, and never looked back, finishing with a 43‑point margin. The only bright spot for Golden State was LJ Cryer’s career‑high 20 points and six assists. The loss underscores the Warriors’ struggles without Curry.
The Golden State Warriors started out an extended stretch without Stephen Curry with a blowout loss to the hottest team in the NBA.
Stephon Castle erupts for a season‑high 32 points as the San Antonio Spurs crush the Golden State Warriors 123‑85 in NBA Cup action on Friday night. Castle shoots 12‑of‑18, including 5‑of‑8 from three, adds six assists, five rebounds and a +35 rating, propelling the Spurs to an 11‑game winning streak (11‑2 overall). The team opens with an 18‑0 run, leads by 30 at halftime, and benefits from a shorthanded Warriors squad missing Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody. Victor Wembanyama records a double‑double, while Keldon Johnson and Harrison Barnes chip in off the bench. The win solidifies San Antonio’s edge in the Western Conference race ahead of a Sunday matchup in Utah.
The San Antonio Spurs dominate the Golden State Warriors 123-85, extending their winning streak to 11 games. Steph Curry sits out, leaving rookie Yaxel Lendeborg limited to 3 of 13 shooting. LJ Cryer tops the Spurs with 20 points, while Stephon Castle adds 32 in 25 minutes. Victor Wembanyama rests after 20 minutes, and Luke Kornet contributes key blocks. The Spurs open with a 12‑0 run, lead 38‑14 after the first quarter and never look back, finishing with a 30‑point margin. The game, part of the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, showcases a near‑perfect Spurs performance.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles the Spurs in the NBA Cup showdown with Golden State, turning a third‑quarter turnover into a highlight‑reel transition that ends with a reverse dunk to Stephon Castle. The 22‑year‑old All‑Star, now averaging 30.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and a league‑leading 4.4 blocks, piles up 12 points, 12 boards, six assists and two blocks as San Antonio builds a fourth‑quarter lead. Still a favorite for MVP after a Finals loss to the Knicks, Wembanyama’s blend of size, skill and work ethic cements his status as a generational talent.
Victor Wembanyama electrifies the Spurs with a reverse dunk amid contact during the NBA Cup showdown versus the Stephen Curry‑less Golden State Warriors on Nov. 14, 2026. San Antonio jumps to an 18‑0 lead and rides a 123‑85 blowout, boosting its 11‑2 record and Western Conference lead. Wembanyama finishes with 12 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal, while Stephon Castle drops 32 points. The highlight reel slam underscores Wembanyama’s ascent as a young superstar after last season’s Finals run. The Spurs now head to Utah for their next game on Nov. 15.
Warriors forward Draymond Green is charged with a Flagrant 1 after he shoved Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama from behind beneath the basket, sending the 7-foot-4 center sliding along the baseline. Officials reviewed the play and assessed the foul, but Green stays in the game. The incident, highlighted by a ClutchPoints video, has sparked immediate debate as the story develops.
The San Antonio Spurs set an NBA record with an 18-0 opening run against the Golden State Warriors on Friday, the biggest start in the play‑by‑play era. Despite injuries, De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell sparked the blitz, and Stephon Castle added 18 points in just 12 minutes. With Stephen Curry out, the Warriors couldn’t respond, and the Spurs closed the first quarter 38-14. Victor Wembanyama continues to dominate, scoring 30+ points in six of his last eight games and shooting 69% over his last three outings. The win extends the Spurs’ 10‑game streak, keeping them second in the West behind the Lakers.
Rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg is off to a hot start for the Warriors, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 50.4% overall (40.4% from three) in his first 10 games. After a national title at Michigan, he says he wants to make Stephen Curry’s “grandpa‑age” final seasons count and aims for an All‑Star berth as Golden State sits 8‑4, sixth in the West. With Curry sidelined by an oblique tear, Lendeborg hopes to help the team stay in the early playoff picture ahead of a road game against the Spurs on Nov. 13.
The San Antonio Spurs host the Golden State Warriors in an NBA Cup showdown for the top spot in West Group C on Nov. 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM CT. The Spurs enter on a double‑digit win streak after a four‑game road trip, while the Warriors are without Steph Curry after an oblique injury, leaving rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as their leading scorer. Both De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell are questionable, promising unusual lineups. A win gives the Spurs the group’s sole undefeated record and a $530,000 payday for Cup champions, while the Warriors look to prove Lendeborg’s impact. Stream on DAZN, Prime or CW35.
The Golden State Warriors travel to San Antonio on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, for a 9:30 PM ET showdown that streams on Prime Video. The Spurs enter the game 10‑2 with a league‑best 10‑game winning streak, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 30.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per outing and a recent 124‑119 comeback win over Chicago. The Warriors sit 8‑4 after a snapped eight‑game run and the loss of Stephen Curry to an oblique tear; rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (25 points, 10 rebounds) and Brandin Podziemski (22 points) must step up. Catch the clash on Prime’s free trial.
On his show, Stephen A. Smith lauds Stephen Curry for publicly defending his wife Ayesha after Gilbert Arenas and Emmanuel Acho criticized a TV kiss scene she performed. Smith praises Curry’s respectful yet firm rebuke, noting the critics have since apologized, and calls Curry “one of the most decent brothers.” The piece also updates that Curry is sidelined with an oblique tear as the Warriors sit 8‑4 (sixth in the West) and prepare for a road game against the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 13.